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Site description
A wooded area on the southern slopes of the Thüringer Wald mountains with the valleys of the River Vesser and its tributaries. Rich forests (Fagus, Pinus, Abies) and riverine vegetation create a mosaic of diverse habitats.

Key biodiversity
There are 92 breeding species. The site is important for woodland species, particularly hole-nesting birds.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vesser valley Biosphere Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 28/05/2022.