Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1 (2004)
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Area: 5,205 hectares (52.05 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2006 | good | low | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A small remnant of forest situated on the northern side of Kuyrukçu mountain, 30 km south of Ankara. The higher areas are cut by steep valleys and dry riverbeds. Pinus and Quercus cover 1,248 ha, the remainder is more open with low vegetation. The entire forest is fenced off to prevent grazing, and a small section is used for recreational purposes. No forestry activities are carried out although some reforestation has taken place on the south-western slopes.
Key biodiversity
The area is important for breeding raptors.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Beynam Forests (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/beynam-forests-iba-türkiye on 25/12/2024.