Mzha river valley (2107)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Dolina r. Mzha
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.7500, Longitude: 36.1000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 82 to 93
Area of KBA (km2): 12.92095
Protected area coverage (%): 91.74
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A stretch of the Mzha river valley, near the villages of Chemuzhovka, Timchenki, Artyukhovka and Merefa. Habitats are dominated by grasslands, with numerous lakes and marshes.
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: agriculture (90%) | forestry (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 40 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 42 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 8 | |
| Forest | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Haymaking and harvesting of sedge Carex (`Other') are among the threats to the site.