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close| Location | Austria, Steiermark |
| Central coordinates | 15o 55.00' East 47o 24.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 52,607 ha |
| Altitude | 438 - 1,080m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information An important area for species characteristic of low-intensity mixed agriculture and woodland.
Site description The landscape is a mix of forested areas and a fine-scale habitat mosaic of small agricultural fields, grassland, pastures, orchards and small villages. The forests consist mainly of Picea and Pinus, with small stands of Fagus.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1997-2005 | 3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997-2005 | 1-4 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teile des Steirischen Jogllandes | Birds Directive | 45,524 | protected area overlaps with site | 30,000 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| forestry | 40% |
Management considerations Early mowing dates threaten the Crex crex population.
Protection status National None International Partial30,000 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Teile des Steirischen Jogllandes, 45,524.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Styrian Joglland. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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