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close| Location | Czech Republic, Hradec Kralove Region,Liberec Region |
| Central coordinates | 15o 38.00' East 50o 42.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3, C1, C6 |
| Area | 54,800 ha |
| Altitude | 380 - 1,602m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information The forest bird communities are the most important component of the avifauna. The IBA also supports populations of two species with limited distributions in the Czech Republic: Anthus spinoletta and Prunella collaris. A total of 153 breeding species were recorded during a 1991-1994 regional survey.
Site description A mountainous region located along the Czech-Polish border, covered mainly by Fagus and Picea/Fagus forests (500-900 m) and Picea forests (900-1,250 m). At higher elevations (1,250-1,450 m) there are Pinus mugo stands, glacial corries, peatbogs and subalpine meadows, with alpine habitats occurring above 1,450 m. Forestry is the most important economic activity. This area includes two areas that were treated as subsites in the previous international IBA inventory (Grimmett and Jones 1989): `Pancavska and Labska louka peatbogs' (former site CZ001-1) and Upska raselina peatbog' (former site CZ001-2).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | resident | 1998-2002 | 100-140 males only | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1998-2002 | 12-16 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus | resident | 1996-2000 | 110-140 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1996-2000 | 3-5 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1998-2002 | 100-150 males only | medium | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Stock Dove Columba oenas | breeding | 1996-2000 | 90 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1996-2000 | 8-10 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | resident | 1998-2002 | 90 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | resident | 1998-2002 | 60-70 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1996-2000 | 1,200 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus | breeding | 1996-2000 | 200-240 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | 1998-2002 | 24-33 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus | breeding | 1996-2000 | 700 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | breeding | 1998-2002 | 60-70 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jizerske hory | Protected Landscape Area | 35,002 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
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| Krkonose | National Park | 36,300 | protected area contained by site | 54,800 |
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| Krkonose - CZ0521009 | Birds Directive | 40,939 | protected area contained by site | 40,939 | |
| Krkonose - CZ0524044 | Habitats Directive | 54,973 | is identical to site | 54,800 | |
| Krkonose/Karkonosze | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 54,787 | protected area contained by site | 54,787 |
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| Krkonoská raseliniste (Krkonose mountains mires) | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 230 | protected area contained by site | 230 |
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| Lucni potok v Podkrkonosi - CZ0523823 | Habitats Directive | 4 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 73% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Tundra | 7% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 18% |
| forestry | 70% |
| hunting | 80% |
| nature conservation and research | 15% |
| tourism/recreation | 85% |
Management considerations Air pollution is a serious threat to forest, and has had a negative effect on forest bird populations. The cumulative impact of 6-8 million visitors a year and the abandonment of agricultural land are additional problems. A management plan exists for the National Park and its transition zone (1994-2003), and a Biosphere Reservation.
Protection status National High International High54,800 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Krkonose National Park, 54,800 ha, including transition zone of 18,450 ha). 54,800 ha of IBA covered by Biosphere Reserve (Krkonose Biosphere Reserve, 54,800 ha). 230 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Krkonosská raseliniste - Krkonose Mountains Mires), 230 ha). 40939 ha of IBA are covered by Krkonose SPA.
Conservation response A breeding birds atlas (1991-1994) is being compiled.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Krkonose mountains (Giant mountains). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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