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close| Location | Turkey, Ardahan |
| Central coordinates | 42o 47.00' East 41o 9.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2 |
| Area | 24,090 ha |
| Altitude | 1,930 - 2,291m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The site also supports small numbers of breeding waterbirds, and several species of raptor probably breed in the forests surrounding the marsh. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (breeding) and Aegypius monachus (thought to breed just outside the area).
Site description An upland area north-east of Ardahan that occupies the broad valley of the Kura stream. The area comprises extensive areas of high altitude Pinus forest and grazed montane steppe, together with hay-meadows (often cut by hand) and arable land. Putka lake is covered by extensive stands of emergent sedge Carex, with very little open water. Its margins are heavily grazed.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | breeding | - | 3-5 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1997 | 2 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 40% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| not utilised | 90% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ardahan forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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