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close| Location | Poland, dolnoslaskie |
| Central coordinates | 16o 27.00' East 51o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 18,150 ha |
| Altitude | 72 - 131m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2010 |
Ornithological information Over 200 species have been recorded, c.150 as breeding species, with more than 60 breeding in riverine forest. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (eight pairs). Other notable breeders are Pernis apivorus (12-14 pairs) and Grus grus (30 pairs).
Site description The site covers a 105-km-long stretch of the Odra valley from G³oska village (near Brzeg Dolny town) to G³ogów town, as well as a 7 km long stretch from the mouth of the Barycz river to the Odra river. The valley is up to 4 km wide, and is bordered by flood embankments. There are broadleaved forests (totalling 5,000 ha) and oxbow lakes. Old-growth forest is common, with trees often over 100 years in age. The oxbow lakes are at different stages of silting up.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | breeding | 2003-2007 | 9-10 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | breeding | 2003-2007 | 6-8 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 2003-2007 | 300-400 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 2003-2007 | 50-60 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | breeding | 2003-2007 | 150-200 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OChK Dolina Odry | Protected Landscape Area | 1,627 | protected area contained by site | 1,270 |
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| Odrzysko | Nature Reserve | 5 | protected area contained by site | 5 |
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| S/cinawskie Bagna | Ecological Area | 21 | protected area contained by site | 21 | |
| Tegi Odrzanskie - PLB020008 | Birds Directive | 17,999 | protected area overlaps with site | 15,600 | |
| Tegi Odrzanskie - PLH020018 | Habitats Directive | 20,223 | protected area overlaps with site | 15,962 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 30% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 6% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 39% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 15% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 35% |
| water management | 6% |
| agriculture | 60% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Forests are at risk of clear-cutting to improve flood control. Many of the old-growth trees are Nature Monuments. Three Landscape Parks and eight Nature Reserves are planned.
Protection status National Low International None5 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Odrzysko, 5 ha). 1,270 ha of IBA covered by Protected Landscape Area (Dolina Odry, 1,270 ha). 21 ha of IBA covered by Ecological Area (Œcinawskie Bagna, 21 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Odra riverine forests. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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