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close| Location | Romania, Maramures,Suceava |
| Central coordinates | 24o 47.35' East 47o 32.85' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 62,989 ha |
| Altitude | 598 - 2,284m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for species characteristic of upland deciduous forests, montane conifer forests and open, rocky alpine habitats.
Site description Pietrosul mountain lies in the northern part of the Rodna mountains. Four vegetation belts occur: Fagus forest up to 1,000 m; Abies forest up to 1,700 m; dwarf Pinus shrubs at the treeline; and alpine grasslands and rocky areas above that.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | breeding | 1990-2006 | 220-280 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | breeding | 1990-2006 | 40-70 individuals | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 180-200 individuals | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | breeding | 1990-2006 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | breeding | 1990-2006 | 35-50 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 120-150 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 150-180 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MunÅii MaramureÅului - ROSCI0124 | Habitats Directive | 103,391 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,511 | |
| MunÅii Rodnei - ROSCI0125 | Habitats Directive | 47,975 | protected area contained by site | 47,975 | |
| MunÅii Rodnei - ROSPA0085 | Birds Directive | 47,211 | protected area contained by site | 47,211 | |
| Pietrosul Mare | Nature Reserve | 3,068 | protected area contained by site | 3,068 | |
| Pietrosul Mare Nature Reserve | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 3,068 | protected area contained by site | 3,068 | |
| Valea Izei Åi Dealul Solovan - ROSCI0264 | Habitats Directive | 47,675 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 60% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 25% |
| Coastline | 14% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 50% |
| tourism/recreation | 50% |
Management considerations The main threats are from tourism, selective logging, livestock-grazing and disturbance as a result of chamois Rupicapra rupicapra hunting. A management plan exists for the site. The Biology Institute from Cluj, sponsored by the Environment Ministry, has carried out research in the Nature Reserve.
Protection status National High International High3,068 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Pietrosul Mare, 3,068 ha). 3,068 ha of IBA covered by Biosphere Reserve (Pietrosul Mare Nature Reserve, 3,068 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rodnei Mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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