Bârnova woodland (477)
Romania, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Pădurea Bârnova
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.0313, Longitude: 27.6793
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 80 to 416
Area of KBA (km2): 156.87285
Protected area coverage (%): 80.78
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of low hills on the Central Moldavian Plateau. The area is predominantly covered by deciduous forests with Fagus dominant at higher altitudes and Quercus on lower slopes. There are also patches of grassland, agricultural fields, and a few orchards and vineyards.
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: This is an important site for migratory species, particularly raptors such as Pernis apivorus, Milvus milvus and Aquila pomarina. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Circus macrourus (passage). A total of 210 species have been recorded.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | forestry (50%) | not utilised (40%) | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 6 | |
| Forest | 80 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats include tree-cutting for firewood, local deforestation and pressure from tourism on weekends. A management plan exists for the area.