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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
The site is situated in the northern part of the Apuseni mountains. Forest predominates, with deciduous forest composed mainly of
Quercus and
Carpinus, mixed forest of
Fagus and
Abies, and coniferous forest of
Abies and
Juniperus. Grasslands and small agricultural fields are also present, and a large reservoir is situated on the western boundary. The area is well populated and is a popular tourist destination.
This site is important for species of montane
Abies and
Fagus forest, and as a staging site for migrants crossing the Carpathians. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Crex crex (5-8 breeding pairs).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from deforestation and pressure from tourism˜there are many access roads and marked trails.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Padiş - Vlădeasa mountain (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/padiş--vlădeasa-mountain-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.
