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Site description
An extensive valley surrounded by the mountains of Kozjak, Rujen and Vlasinske in south-east Serbia, on the borders with Macedonia and Bulgaria. The diverse vegetation reflects sub-Mediterranean influences. Degraded oak Quercus forest occurs with open, dry grassland and areas of scrub. Human activities include cattle-rearing and some agriculture, as well as tourism at a low level.

Key biodiversity
This is an important site for a number of species associated with open, heterogeneous landscapes.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pcinja. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 30/03/2023.