Data Zone
Country/territory: Poland
IBA criteria met: C1, C6 (2010)
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Area: 117,500 hectares (1,175.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | very poor | high | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A fragmented forest, historically divided into the B³udowska, Knyszyñ, Malawicka, Odelska and Supraœl forests, with numerous seepages, springs (c.450), clean streams and small rivers. The terrain is varied. River valleys, mainly drained, are occupied by fens and transitional mires covered by reedbeds Phragmites and sedge-beds Carex. In stagnant hollows there are transitional mires and, more rarely, raised bogs. Although many stands still have a natural character, most are rather young (40-70 years old). About 80% of the forest is coniferous, dominated by pine Pinus and spruce Picea. Broadleaved forest is dominated by lime Tilia and hornbeam Carpinus, with ash Fraxinus and alder Alnus in riverine habitats and birch Betula in marshy areas. Open areas are occupied by fields, meadows, pastures and human settlements.
Key biodiversity
A total of 154 species have been recorded, including 139 breeding. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (two pairs), Crex crex, Gallinago media.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Knyszyn Forest (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/knyszyn-forest-iba-poland on 22/12/2024.