Data Zone
Country/territory: Türkiye
IBA criteria met: A1, B2 (2004)
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Area: 14,670 hectares (146.70 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | good | high | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A forested area situated at the northern edge of the barren Central Anatolian plateau, dominated by Pinus nigra with P. sylvestris at higher altitudes. Pasture and scrub (mainly Quercus) occur throughout. The forests are extensively managed except within the National Park, which attracts large numbers of visitors from Ankara.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for a number of species of raptor.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kızılcahamam Forests (Türkiye). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kızılcahamam-forests-iba-türkiye on 23/12/2024.