Sayanski canyon of the Enisey river (24073)
Russia (Asian), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2008
National site name: Sayanski kan'on Eniseya
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.2439, Longitude: 92.3180
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 540 to 1540
Area of KBA (km2): 1090.44425
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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)
Delineation rationale: 2014-08-12 (BL Secretariat): centroid coords adjusted to 52°14'38'N 92°19'5'E and site area changed to (or confirmed as) 109000 ha (rounded), on basis of refined polygon downloaded from Spatial Database on Important Bird Areas of Russia 2014 (© Russian Bird Conservation Union, © Transparent World).
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%) | urban/industrial/transport | water management (8%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Dams (size unknown) | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: V.A.Stakheev