Ikva river valley (2121)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Doluna r. Ikva
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.8333, Longitude: 27.4167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 250 to 350
Area of KBA (km2): 29.65531
Protected area coverage (%): 17.63
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A stretch of the Ikva valley between the villages of Nova Sunyavka and Novoselucya, dominated by grassland and agricultural habitats with numerous fish-ponds.
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 (60%) | fisheries/aquaculture (20%) | urban/industrial/transport (20%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 7 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 72 | |
| Forest | 1 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Changing agricultural practices pose a threat.