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Site description (2002 baseline):
Site location and context
The singularity of this IBA is given by the degree to which it is covered by forests and the number of rocky formations that together create a unique landscape with a wide spectrum of biotopes - wet lowlands and dry and temperate uplands; deep gorges with wet alpine microclimate; streams, ponds and wetlands; and also quite varied farmland. This means that the area hosts alpine and temperate species as close neighbours. The never-freezing stream of the Labe river is important as well - it serves as wintering site and migration stopover for many species.
Over 96% of this IBA belong to the Ceské Svycarsko National Park, Labské piskovce sandstones Protected Landscape Area and Luické hory Protected Landscape Area. There are also 24 small-scale protected areas. Labske piskovce IBA is covered by SPA.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Labské pískovce sandstones (Czechia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/labské-pískovce-sandstones-iba-czechia on 23/11/2024.
