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close| Location | Czech Republic, Moravian-Silesian Region,Zlin Region |
| Central coordinates | 18o 22.00' East 49o 26.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, B3, C1, C6 |
| Area | 120,386 ha |
| Altitude | 350 - 1,324m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information The IBA is important for forest birds, and includes the only native population of Strix uralensis in the country. An increase in the numbers of Crex crex in meadows and grassland has been recorded in recent years.
Site description Situated along the Slovakian border in the Western Carpathians, the IBA includes three mountain ranges: the Moravskoslezské Beskydy mountains (400-1,324 m), the Vsetínské vrchy hills (350-1,024 m) and part of the Javorníky mountains (350-1,071 m). Uniform secondary Picea stands dominate, although remnants of both Carpathian Abies/Fagus primeval forest and mountain Picea forest have been preserved. Farmland covers c.25% of the area, and includes abandoned meadows and pastures.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | resident | 1998-2002 | 85-120 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | resident | 2002 | 5-13 males only | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1998-2002 | 15-25 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2002 | 150-250 males only | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Stock Dove Columba oenas | breeding | 1996-2000 | 100-150 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | resident | 2002 | 10-16 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | resident | 2002 | 45-65 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | resident | 1996-2000 | 5-20 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla | breeding | 1996-2000 | 25-40 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | resident | 2002 | 75-125 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | resident | 2002 | 50-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | resident | 2002 | 100-200 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Green Woodpecker Picus viridis | resident | 1996-2000 | 60-100 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Not Recognised |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | resident | 2002 | 50-100 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 2002 | 1,000-1,500 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria | breeding | 1996-2000 | 30-40 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
| Firecrest Regulus ignicapilla | breeding | 1996-2000 | 1,500-3,000 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus | breeding | 1996-2000 | 500-800 breeding pairs | good | B3 | Least Concern |
| Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus | breeding | 1996-2000 | 300-500 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | breeding | 2002 | 250-350 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beskydy | Protected Landscape Area | 117,319 | protected area contained by site | 116,000 |
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| Beskydy - CZ0724089 | Habitats Directive | 120,358 | is identical to site | 119,329 | |
| Beskydy - CZ0811022 | Birds Directive | 41,702 | protected area contained by site | 41,702 | |
| Horni Vsacko - CZ0721023 | Birds Directive | 26,978 | protected area contained by site | 26,978 | |
| Reka Ostravice - CZ0813462 | Habitats Directive | 155 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 71% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 16% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 1% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens | 12% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 22% |
| forestry | 71% |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | 4% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | 6% |
| water management | - |
Management considerations Threats include afforestation, intensive forestry practices, grazing pressure, industrial emissions, recreational activities, and the loss of meadow and pasture communities following land abandonment.
Protection status National High International None116,000 ha of IBA covered by Protected Landscape Area (Beskydy Protected Landscape Area, 116,000 ha). Included within the PLA are 7 National Nature Reserves (covering 691 ha), 1 National Natural Monument (covering 66 ha), 9 Nature Reserves (covering 253 ha) and 15 Natural Monuments (covering 44 ha), 2 SPAs - Beskydy (41907 ha) and Horni Vsacko (27001 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Beskydy mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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