NATURA 2000 - STANDARD DATA FORM
For Special Protection Areas (SPA),
Proposed Sites for Community Importance (pSCI),
Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and
for Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)
| SITE | SKUEV0345 |
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| SITENAME | Kecovske skrapy |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
1.4 First Compilation date
1.5 Update date
1.6 Respondent:
| Name/Organisation: | State Nature Conservancy of the Slovak Republic |
| Address: |
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| Email: | sekretariat@sopsr.sk |
1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates
| Date site proposed as SCI: | 2004-04 |
| Date site confirmed as SCI: |
No information provided
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| Date site designated as SAC: | 2004-05 |
| National legal reference of SAC designation: |
No information provided
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2. SITE LOCATION
Back to top2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:
| Longitude: | 20.496111 |
| Latitude: | 48.503056 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
2.4 Sitelength [km] (optional):
No information provided
2.5 Administrative region code and name
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NUTS level 2 code
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Region Name
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| SK04 | Východné Slovensko |
| SK04 | Východné Slovensko |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Back to top3.1 Habitat types present on the site and assessment for them
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Annex I Habitat types
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Site assessment
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Code
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PF
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NP
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Cover [ha]
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Cave [number]
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Data quality
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A|B|C|D
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A|B|C
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| | | | | | | Representativity | Relative Surface | Conservation | Global |
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40A0
|
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| 0.6636
| 0.00
| M
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 5130
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| 1.66
| 0.00
| P
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 6110
|
|
| 0.0084
| 0.00
| P
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 6190
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| 0.0953
| 0.00
| M
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 6210
|
|
| 16.46
| 0.00
| M
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 6240
|
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| 15.29
| 0.00
| M
| B
| B
| B
| B
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| 6510
|
|
| 0.29
| 0.00
| M
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 8210
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|
| 1.2328
| 0.00
| P
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 8310
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|
| 2
| 5.00
| P
| B
| C
| B
| B
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| 91H0
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| 229.11
| 0.00
| M
| B
| B
| B
| B
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- PF: for the habitat types that can have a non-priority as well as a priority form (6210, 7130, 9430) enter "X" in the column PF to indicate the priority form.
- NP: in case that a habitat type no longer exists in the site enter: x (optional)
- Cover: decimal values can be entered
- Caves: for habitat types 8310, 8330 (caves) enter the number of caves if estimated surface is not available.
- Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation)
3.2 Species referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and listed in Annex II of Directive 92/43/EEC and site evaluation for them
- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, I = Invertebrates, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Type: p = permanent, r = reproducing, c = concentration, w = wintering (for plant and non-migratory species use permanent)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the Standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting (see reference portal)
- Abundance categories (Cat.): C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present - to fill if data are deficient (DD) or in addition to population size information
- Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation); VP = 'Very poor' (use this category only, if not even a rough estimation of the population size can be made, in this case the fields for population size can remain empty, but the field "Abundance categories" has to be filled in)
3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)
- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, Fu = Fungi, I = Invertebrates, L = Lichens, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- CODE: for Birds, Annex IV and V species the code as provided in the reference portal should be used in addition to the scientific name
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting, (see reference portal)
- Cat.: Abundance categories: C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present
- Motivation categories: IV, V: Annex Species (Habitats Directive), A: National Red List data; B: Endemics; C: International Conventions; D: other reasons
4. SITE DESCRIPTION
Back to top4.1 General site character
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Habitat class
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% Cover
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| N09 | 22.98 |
| N16 | 68.44 |
| N19 | 8.08 |
| N22 | 0.50 |
Total Habitat Cover | 100 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| Some two thirds of the site are covered with forest communities of 91H0* Pannonian woods with Quercus pubescens. Remaining sections of the site support biologically diverse communities of 6210 Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) some of which have been taken over by pioneer tree species (initial seral stage of forest). Geological basement is built by carbonate rocks predominate of which are limestone and dolomite. These sporadically protrude surface to form exposed rocky outcrops. Due to the basement, local soils are typical for a high content of skeletic particles. The site encompasses an exceptionally high number of underground cavities, abysses and caves (8310 Caves not open to public) and provides favourable conditions for the occurrence of a number of species of international importance (Bupleurum falcatum subsp. dilatatum, Bufo viridis, Lacerta viridis, several species of bats) as well as nationally protected species of plants, namely Adonis vernalis, Cleistogenes serotina, Iris pumila, Orchis tridentate, etc. |
4.2 Quality and importance
| The site is situated in the Slovenský kras NP / Slovak Karst NP holding at the same time the status of the UNESCO - MAB Biosphere Reserve. It also falls within the territory of the Important Bird Area (IBA) Slovenský kras and pending Slovenský kras SPA. Its habitats provide important nesting grounds for several species of birds of European importance including Ficedula albicollis, Lanius collurio, Lullula arborea, Caprimulgus europaeus, Dendrocopos medius, Dryocopus martius and Bonasa bonasia. Bird species of national importance are represented, among others, by species Emberiza cia. The site is noted for a rich mosaic of underground karstic features of outstanding natural beauty (caves, abysses) that have under the name "Caves of Aggtelek and Slovak Karst" been inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List (cross border site with Hungary). These underground phenomena represent important wintering grounds for several species of bats. Owing to the occurrence of valuable xerothermic habitats the site was designated a national nature reserve in 1981. |
4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site
The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site
| Negative Impacts |
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| Rank | Threats and pressures [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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| H | A04.03 | | o |
| M | B02.04 | | b |
| M | D06 | | i |
| H | F03.01 | | b |
| L | F04.01 | | o |
| L | G01.03 | | o |
| M | G05 | | b |
| M | H04 | | b |
| L | I01 | | i |
| M | I01 | | o |
| L | K01.01 | | o |
| M | K01.01 | | i |
| H | K02.03 | | o |
| L | K02.04 | | b |
| Positive Impacts |
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| Rank | Activities, management [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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| M | A03 | | i |
| M | A05.02 | | i |
Rank: H = high, M = medium, L = low
Pollution: N = Nitrogen input, P = Phosphor/Phosphate input, A = Acid input/acidification,
T = toxic inorganic chemicals, O = toxic organic chemicals, X = Mixed pollutions
i = inside, o = outside, b = both
4.4 Ownership (optional)
No information provided
4.5 Documentation (optional)
No information provided
5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
Back to top5.1 Designation types at national and regional level (optional):
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Code
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Cover [%]
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| SK01 | 1.32 |
| SK08 | 100.00 |
5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites (optional):
Designated at national or regional level:
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Type code
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Site name
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Type
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Cover [%]
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| SK01 | Kecovske skrapy | + | 1.32 |
| SK08 | NP Slovenský kras | - | 100.00 |
| IN03 | BR Slovenský kras | - | 100.00 |
5.3 Site designation (optional)
No information provided
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.1 Body(ies) responsible for the site management:
| Organisation: | Administration of NP Slovenský kras, tel:+421 58 732 68 15, fax: +421 58 734 67 69, Slovak Republic |
| Address: | |
| Email: | npslovkras@sopsr.sk |
6.2 Management Plan(s):
An actual management plan does exist:
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Yes
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| No, but in preparation |
X | No |
6.3 Conservation measures (optional)
No information provided
7. MAP OF THE SITE
Back to top| Map delivered as PDF in electronic format (optional) |
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