Bystroistokskaya (18603)
Russia (European), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2005
National site name: Bystroistokskaya
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.4950, Longitude: 84.4222
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 168 to 227
Area of KBA (km2): 234.59101
Protected area coverage (%): 3.24
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: All data for 1998
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Delineation rationale: 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 52°29'42'N 84°25'20'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 23500 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
Summary of habitats in KBA: no changes
Land use: forestry (90%) | hunting (90%) | not utilised (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 27 | |
| Forest | 64 | |
| Shrubland | 9 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Intensified forest management - mediumPoaching - mediumFilling-in of bogs - highBurning of vegetation - high
Additional information
References: Votinov A.G.Garms O.J.
Contributors: The map polygon is provided courtesy of the Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).