Samars'kyj forest (2086)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Samarskiy les
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.7500, Longitude: 35.2500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 77 to 121
Area of KBA (km2): 186.72111
Protected area coverage (%): 96.41
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Mixed forest in the Samara valley lowlands.
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)
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (8%) | forestry (90%) | military (40%) | nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 89 | |
| Grassland | 8 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 3 |