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Country/territory: Slovakia

IBA criteria met: C6 (2004)
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Area: 26,522 ha

Slovak Ornithological Society / BirdLife Slovakia

Site summary
This area is comprised primarily of forested karst hills and rocky gorges. The Slovenský raj is penetrated from the west by the forests of Nízke Tatry and by the agricultural land of Hornádska kotlina from the north. The prevailing habitats in this area are coniferous forests, mixed forests, intensively used agricul­tural land and deciduous forests. The whole site is covered by protected areas. This forested area criss-cro­ssed with gorges is used primarily for tourism and recreational activities. The less attractive forested areas are used for forestry, as well as some grazing and hunting. Due to good nesting conditions, the area is particularly importantforforest birds. Rocky areas are used by the birds of prey (Peregrine Falcon, Eagle Owl). Birds are threatened mainly by intensive forestry and recreational activities. This site is not propo­sed as an SPA.

Acknowledgements
Spoluautori: Bedŕich Hájek.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Slovenský raj (Slovakia). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/slovenský-raj-iba-slovakia on 23/11/2024.