Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2010
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding | 2004-2009 | 10-12 individuals | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2004-2009 | 40-60 males | C1 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding | 2004-2009 | 15-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
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| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2010 | very high | favourable | low |
| Was the whole site covered? | Yes | State assessed by | Population |
| Accuracy of information | medium | ||
| Threats to the site (pressure) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Level 1 | Threat Level 2 | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - small-holder farming | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | wood and pulp plantations (includes afforestation) - small-holder plantations | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - persecution/control | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Climate change and severe weather | habitat shifting and alteration | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Energy production and mining | mining and quarrying | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | recreational activities | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Natural system modifications | dams & water management/use - dams (size unknown) | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Natural system modifications | fire & fire suppression - increase in fire frequency/intensity | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Natural system modifications | other ecosystem modifications | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| No known threats | no known threats | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Pollution | domestic & urban waste water - type unknown/unrecorded | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Pollution | excess energy - noise pollution | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Residential and commercial development | housing and urban areas | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Residential and commercial development | tourism and recreation areas | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Transportation and service corridors | roads and railroads | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Condition of key/trigger populations (state) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific | Common | TargetPop | ActualPop | Units | Remaining | Result |
| Tetrao urogallus | Western Capercaillie | 10 | 12 | individuals | 100 | favourable |
| Crex crex | Corncrake | 60 | 60 | males | 100 | favourable |
| Strix uralensis | Ural Owl | 20 | 25 | breeding pairs | 100 | favourable |
| Conservation actions taken at site (response) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Designation | Management Planning | Conservation Action | Result |
| Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation | No management planning has taken place | Some limited conservation initiatives are in place | low |
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uroczysko Łopień | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 45 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Śnieżnica | Rezerwat Przyrody | 25 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Południowomałopolski Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 364,496 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Ostoje Nietoperzy Beskidu Wyspowego | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 5,706 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Ostoja Gorczańska | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 17,998 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Mogielica | Rezerwat Przyrody | 50 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Łąki koło Kasiny Wielkiej | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 24 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Gorczański Park Narodowy | Park Narodowy | 7,037 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Beskid Wyspowy Mountains. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 27/03/2023.
