Vesser valley Biosphere Reserve (Germany) IBA | Summary

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Vesser valley Biosphere Reserve

Current view: summary

Country/territory: Germany

IBA criteria met: C6 (2002)
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Area: 17,000 hectares (170.00 km²)

NABU Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union

Site description (2000 baseline)
A wooded area on the southern slopes of the Thüringer Wald mountains with the valleys of the River Vesser and its tributaries. Rich forests (Fagus, Pinus, Abies) and riverine vegetation create a mosaic of diverse habitats.

Key biodiversity
There are 92 breeding species. The site is important for woodland species, particularly hole-nesting birds.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vesser valley Biosphere Reserve (Germany). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vesser-valley-biosphere-reserve-iba-germany on 23/12/2024.