Site description
An area of mixed forest (predominantly Tilia and Quercus with some Carpinus) situated in the foothills of the Harz mountains and surrounded by arable land.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors and woodpeckers.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hakel. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 02/02/2023.