Kanivs'kyi Nature Reserve (2038)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Kanev
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.7667, Longitude: 31.4667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 91 to 244
Area of KBA (km2): 37.85672
Protected area coverage (%): 51.26
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Semi-natural deciduous forest on the hills bordering the Dnepr valley near Kanev town. Some parts of the River Dnepr remain unfrozen in winter due to warm-water discharge from a power- station.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 30 | |
| Forest | 70 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change & severe weather | Storms & flooding | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Ongoing |