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close| Location | Poland, pomorskie,warminsko-mazurskie |
| Central coordinates | 19o 33.00' East 53o 43.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 24,380 ha |
| Altitude | 91 - 126m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2010 |
Site description I³awa Forest Landscape Park is an extensive complex of forests interspersed among 31 lakes (0.5-163 ha), the latter varying widely in nutrient level from rich to poor. Jeziorak, the longest lake in Poland, contains many islands. The site falls mainly within the Drwêca catchment, but part is also drained by the Liwa, Osa and Dzie¿goñ rivers. Forest is dominated by pine Pinus, beech Fagus and alder carr Alnus. Lake shores are covered by reedbeds Phragmites and bogs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | breeding | 2009 | 2 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | breeding | 2007-2008 | 9-13 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 2007 | 100-140 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | 2007 | 21-27 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Ficedula parva | breeding | 2007 | 300-400 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Not Recognised |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleje Pojezierza Itawskiego - PLH280051 | Habitats Directive | 377 | protected area overlaps with site | 74 | |
| Czerwica | Nature Reserve | 12 | protected area contained by site | 12 |
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| Jasne | Nature Reserve | 106 | protected area contained by site | 106 |
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| Jezioro Goudy | Nature Reserve | 333 | protected area contained by site | 333 |
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| Lasy Itawskie - PLB280005 | Birds Directive | 25,218 | protected area contains site | 24,380 | |
| Ostoja Itawska - PLH280053 | Habitats Directive | 21,029 | protected area overlaps with site | 19,362 | |
| Park Krajobrazowy Pojezierza Ilawskiego | Landscape Park | 25,279 | protected area contained by site | 25,045 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 67% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Ruderal land | 11% |
| Grassland | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 20% |
| forestry | 62% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| agriculture | 13% |
| not utilised | 1% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Birds are disturbed by fishery activities and also accidentally by forestry and tourism. Rare raptors are kept under surveillance each year by the Eagle Protection Committee.
Protection status National High International None12 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Czerwica [Bird Reserve], 12 ha). 106 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Jasne, 106 ha). 333 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Jezioro Gaudy [Bird Reserve], 333 ha). 25,045 ha of IBA covered by Landscape Park (Pojezierza I³awskiego, 25,045 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ilawa Forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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