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Wet meadows of Namunas River valley near Viesvile
| Location | Lithuania, Taurage |
| Central coordinates | 22o 23.00' East 55o 3.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C1 |
| Area | 585 ha |
| Altitude | 10 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Lietuvos Ornitologu Draugija (Affiliate)
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2001 | 39-43 males only | - | C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karsuvos giria - LTJUR0008 | Habitats Directive | 38,314 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Nemuno slenio pievos ties Viesvile - LTTAUB004 | Birds Directive | 595 | protected area contains site | 585 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 11% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 80% |
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 2% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Sand dunes and beaches | 7% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | 80% |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| agriculture | 11% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Wet meadows of Namunas River valley near Viesvile. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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