Gornaya Kolyvan' (18802)
Russia (European), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Gornaya Kolyvan'
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.3300, Longitude: 82.2356
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 288 to 568
Area of KBA (km2): 527.67721
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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)
Additional biodiversity: Important area for nesting Aquila clanga, A.heliaca, Falco cherrug.
Delineation rationale: 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 51°19'48'N 82°14'8'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 52800 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: agriculture (53%) | forestry (16%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 16 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 30 | |
| Grassland | 53 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No changes
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Only in the future |
Additional information
References: Karjakin I.V.Smelyanski I.E.
Contributors: The map polygon is provided courtesy of the Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).