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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
An area of low hills on the Central Moldavian Plateau. The area is predominantly covered by deciduous forests with
Fagus dominant at higher altitudes and
Quercus on lower slopes. There are also patches of grassland, agricultural fields, and a few orchards and vineyards.
This is an important site for migratory species, particularly raptors such as
Pernis apivorus,
Milvus milvus and
Aquila pomarina. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Circus macrourus (passage). A total of 210 species have been recorded.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats include tree-cutting for firewood, local deforestation and pressure from tourism on weekends. A management plan exists for the area.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bârnova woodland (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bârnova-woodland-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.
