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Description |
A range of narrow mountain ridges situated between the Zagyva river and Tarna creek, including the Kékes summit, the highest point in Hungary. The vegetation is dominated by oak Quercus forest on acidic soils, with submontane Quercus, Carpinus, Fagus forests at higher altitudes. Large tracts of land are planted with spruce Picea, and the forested area as a whole is intensively managed, whilst orchards and grasslands are mostly abandoned. A popular area for recreation. |
Location and size Administrative region(s):Nógrád, Heves Central coordinates: E20.00, N47.49 Altitude: 200-1014m Area: 58100 ha |
Habitats and percentage 01. Forest (90%) 03. Shrubland (5%) 11. Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) (5%) |
IBA qualifying birds Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) - breeding Saker (Falco cherrug) - resident |
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