Dzukija National Park (237)
Lithuania, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Dzukija
Central coordinates: Latitude: 54.0667, Longitude: 24.2500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 80 to 160
Area of KBA (km2): 585.39101
Protected area coverage (%): 99.78
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large tract of Pinus-dominated dry forest, traversed by rivers and with patches of deciduous woodland. The majority of the forest is managed.
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.
Additional biodiversity: The forest supports important numbers of breeding Coracias garrulus, Caprimulgus europaeus and Lullula arborea, although there have been no specific counts.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (12%) | forestry (80%) | nature conservation and research | rangeland/pastureland (2%) | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 83 | |
| Grassland | 2 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 2 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 12 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: About 400 ha within the IBA/National Park is strictly protected.