Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | passage | 1994-2004 | 1,000-5,000 individuals | C3 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Augstroze | Dabas liegums | 92 |
| 1997 | Ziemeļvidzemes biosfēras rezervāts | Biosferas rezervats | 100 |
| 2002 | Augstroze | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 97 |
| 2004 | Augstroze | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 92 |
| 2005 | Augstrozes lapegļu aleja | Dabas piemineklis | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Raised bogs | 39 |
| Forest | Mixed woodland, Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland | 37 |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 20 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 4 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 30 |
| urban/industrial/transport | minor (<10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
| hunting | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Augstroze (Latvia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/augstroze-iba-latvia on 22/11/2024.