Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve (2039)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ukrainskiy Stepnoy Zapovednik
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.5000, Longitude: 36.5000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 53 to 163
Area of KBA (km2): 20.04072
Protected area coverage (%): 69.88
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The IBA comprises the `Krejdyana flora' parcel of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve. Natural steppe dominates, occurring as plots on the hills along a small river valley.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 14 | |
| Grassland | 86 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There may be serious threats but the current situation is unknown.