Kayakentski reserve (12529)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2008
National site name: Kayakentski zakaznik
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.3433, Longitude: 47.8114
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 300 to 1247
Area of KBA (km2): 142.96834
Protected area coverage (%): 98.68
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Central part of the eastern submountain od Dagestan. Sites are located between 300 and 1247 m in high. Mosaic of the broadleaved forestst, srubs and steppes patches.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Delineation rationale: 2008-03-28: In 2002 former boundaries of official SPA (Kayakentski Zakaznik) had been changed: former Kayakentski Zakaznik (27300 ha - see UNEP World SPA database) was divided into two Zakazniks. One - with the same name, but with lesser area (15000 ha), and another - on the former lands of part of 'old' Kayakentski Zakazni with new name Deshlagarski (14500 ha). After field researches in 2006-2007 author decided to reduce IBA up to 15000 ha - in the new boundaries of Kayakentsi reserve and excledy 14500 of Deshlagarski Zakaznik from IBA. 2009-08-17: IBA area changed from 27,300 ha to 14,500 ha (by BL Secretariat, following RBCU spreadsheet of changes that need making). 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 42°20'36'N 47°48'41'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 14500 ha (rounded), on basis of refined polygon downloaded from Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (30%) | forestry (60%) | nature conservation and research (100%) | not utilised (5%) | urban/industrial/transport (2%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 22 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 1 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Shrubland | 29 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Forest | 38 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Logging & wood harvesting | Unintentional effects: large scale (species being assessed is not the target) [harvest] | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: G.S.Dzhamirzoev
Contributors: The map polygon is provided courtesy of the Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).