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Orikhivski lake-system


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A group of natural lakes in the River Prip'yat valley, dominated by reedbeds Phragmites and meadows. Human activities include cattle-grazing, haymaking, and hunting.



Key biodiversity
Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-12 pairs).



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Haymaking and harvesting of sedge Carex (`Other') can cause problems.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Orikhivski lake-system (Ukraine). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/orikhivski-lake-system-iba-ukraine on 25/12/2024.