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close| Location | Poland, lubelskie,podkarpackie |
| Central coordinates | 23o 8.00' East 50o 23.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C6 |
| Area | 78,840 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 280m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2010 |
Ornithological information Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (one pair).
Site description The site is covered by large expanses of forest, mainly coniferous and dominated by pine Pinus and fir Abies. There are many fish-ponds, mainly in the area of Ruda Ró¿aniecka village, and wet areas of Pinus forest with bilberry Vaccinium and small reed-grass Calamagrostis.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | breeding | 2006-2009 | 50-60 males only | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 2005-2008 | 20-30 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 2006-2009 | 65-80 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 2006-2009 | 33-36 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2006-2009 | 150 males only | medium | C1 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | breeding | 2004-2008 | 10-30 males only | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | breeding | 2006-2009 | 8-10 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | breeding | 2006-2009 | 13-14 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | breeding | 2009 | 33-35 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 2006-2007 | 100-360 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 2009 | 400-800 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 2006-2009 | 1,000-1,500 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Least Concern |
| Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria | breeding | 2005-2009 | 100-200 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolina Dolnej Tanwi - PLH060097 | Habitats Directive | 8,518 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,955 | |
| Park Krajobrazowy Puszczy Solskiej | Landscape Park | 28,980 | protected area contained by site | 28,980 |
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| Puszcza Solska - PLB060008 | Birds Directive | 79,349 | is identical to site | 78,840 | |
| Roztocze - PLB060012 | Birds Directive | 103,503 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Uroczyska Puszczy Solskiej - PLH060034 | Habitats Directive | 34,672 | protected area contained by site | 34,672 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 85% |
| Grassland | 10% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| forestry | 85% |
| water management | 5% |
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Fish-farming involves the cutting of grass and sedge during the breeding season, which disturbs nesting birds.
Protection status National High International None28,980 ha of IBA covered by Landscape Park (Puszcza Solska, 28,980 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Solska Forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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