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close| Location | Estonia, Harju County,Lääne-Viru County |
| Central coordinates | 25o 56.00' East 59o 21.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Area | 5,683 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2003 |
Ornithological information Ohepalu-Udriku mire complex is an important roosting place for migrating Grus grus in autumn.
Site description A complex of raised bogs, fens, transitional mires, forest and many small lakes in northern Estonia. The main land-use is forestry.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1996 | uncommon [units unknown] | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohepalu - EE0020205 | Birds Directive | 5,897 | protected area contains site | 5,683 | |
| Ohepalu looduskaitseala | Nature Reserve | 5,058 | protected area contained by site | 5,058 |
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| Valgejõe - EE0010156 | Habitats Directive | 32 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 52% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 23% |
| Shrubland | 23% | |
| Grassland | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 99% |
| forestry | 20% |
| agriculture | 2% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 2% |
Management considerations The main threats are drainage, and intensification of forestry. Udriku mire is designated as a strictly protected area within Ohepalu Nature Protection Area. Research involves monitoring of birds and mire plants.
Protection status National High International None2,946 ha of IBA covered by Nature Protection Area (Ohepalu, 5,058 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ohepalu. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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