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EE041
Meelva bog
Location Estonia, Põlva County
Central coordinates 27o 21.00' East  58o 8.00' North
IBA criteria B1i, C2
Area 2,073 ha
Altitude 42 - 52m
Year of IBA assessment 2003

Eesti Ornitiliigiaühing (EOÜ)



Ornithological information The site is an important roosting place for migrating Grus grus in autumn.

Site description A raised bog in eastern Estonia, with small lakes and some forest. The main economic activity is forestry.

Populations of IBA trigger species

Species Season Period Population estimate Quality of estimate IBA Criteria IUCN Category
Common Crane Grus grus passage  1996  1,000 individuals  unknown  B1i, C2  Least Concern 

Protected areas

Protected area Designation Area (ha) Relationship with IBA Overlap with IBA (ha)  
Meelva Nature Reserve 2,073 is identical to site 2,073  
Meelva - EE0080203 Birds Directive 2,073 is identical to site 2,073  

Habitats

IUCN habitat Habitat detail Extent (% of site)
Forest Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland  10%
Wetlands (inland) Raised bogs; Standing freshwater  44%
Shrubland   45%

Land use

Land-use Extent (% of site)
forestry 2%
nature conservation and research 100%
fisheries/aquaculture 3%
hunting -
tourism/recreation -

Management considerations The main threat is from intensification of forestry. Research involves monitoring of birds and mire plants.

Protection status National Partial International None1,626 ha of IBA covered by Nature Protection Area (Meelva, 2,073 ha).

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Recommended citation  BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Meelva bog. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013

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