Cork forest

Bird sanctuary (SPA) "Cork Forest"
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location	Four cities and two municipalities in the Ortenaukreis , Baden-Württemberg , Germany
WDPA ID	555537887
Natura 2000 ID	DE-7313-442
Bird sanctuary	28.267 km²
Geographical location	48 ° 36 '  N , 7 ° 57'  E Coordinates: 48 ° 35 '53 "  N , 7 ° 56' 39"  E
Setup date	November 20, 2007
administration	Regional council Freiburg
particularities	Seven sub-areas

The Korker Wald area is a European bird sanctuary (protected area identifier DE-7313-442) in the Ortenau district in Germany, which was designated by ordinance of November 20, 2007 by the Baden-Württemberg regional council in Freiburg .

location

The seven sub-areas of the approximately 2,827 hectare (ha) large bird sanctuary "Korker Wald" extend mostly west of the federal highway 5 , south of the state road  87 and north of the railway line Appenweier-Strasbourg . They are spread over four cities and two municipalities:

• City of Achern : 124.4178 ha = 4.4%
• City of Kehl : 435.2773 ha = 15.39%
• City of Renchen : 430.7206 ha = 15.23%
• City of Rheinau : 700.0585 ha = 24.76%
• Appenweier municipality : 561.2216 ha = 19.85%
• Willstätt municipality : 575.016 ha = 20.34%

description

Middle woodpecker

The protected area "Cork Forest" is described as a "large-scale forest complex with old oak-hornbeam forests, oak-rich alder-ash forests, alder forests and near-natural forest streams, which is considered to be one of the most important density centers of the woodpecker in Baden-Württemberg".

Habitat classes

N06 - inland waters, standing and flowing			2%
N14 - reclaimed grassland			3%
N15 - Other farmland			1 %
N16 - deciduous forest			90%
N19 - mixed forest			4%

Protection purpose

The area-related conservation objectives are described differently depending on the species :

Breeding birds

Breeding bird species that are listed in Appendix I of the Birds Directive and for which special measures are to be applied across Europe. A total of 39 species fall into this category in Baden-Württemberg and eight species in the “Korker Wald” protected area .

Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis )

kingfisher

Preservation of near-natural waters, of steep walls and demolition edges made of excavable substrate in the vicinity of the water, of fallen trees suitable for the breeding tube system in the vicinity of the water, of structures that can be used as a seat for hunting such as strong riparian wood with branches hanging over the water, preservation of a Water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, a water dynamic that enables the formation of new bank breaks suitable for nesting, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with bodies of water and steep banks, the food supply with small fish species and juvenile fish as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to September 15th.

Gray woodpecker ( Picus canus )

Gray woodpecker

Preservation of richly structured light deciduous and mixed deciduous forests with open areas for feeding, of alluvial forests, of extensively cultivated orchards, preservation of poor grasslands, poor hay meadows or cattle pastures, preservation of edge strips, rain areas, embankments and lined, stepped forest edges, of old wood islands and old wood islands , especially of standing dead wood, preservation of trees with large caves and the food supply.

Middle Woodpecker ( Dendrocopos medius )

Preservation of deciduous and mixed deciduous forests, especially those with oak, of alluvial and alder forests, of extensively cultivated orchards, of old trees and islands of old wood, of standing dead wood and trees with caves.

Red- backed shrike ( Lanius collurio )

Red backs 

Preservation of extensively managed orchards, grassland and heathland areas, of low and medium hedges from native species, in particular thorn or prickly wooded trees, preservation of litter meadows and open bog edges, preservation of individual trees and bushes in the open landscape, of field lines, grass paths, Ruderal and perennial corridors and fallow land, field and meadow margins, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats and maintenance of the food supply, especially with larger insects.

Red kite ( Milvus milvus )

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes with sparse forests, of field trees, large individual trees and rows of trees in the open landscape, of grassland, of old wood islands and old, large-crowned trees with free approach, preservation of trees with clumps, habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and Wind turbines and the maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from March 1st to August 31st.

Black kite ( Milvus migrans )

Black kite

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes, of sparse forests, in particular alluvial forests, of field trees, large individual trees and rows of trees in the open landscape, grassland, islands of old wood and old, large-crowned trees with free approach, especially near the forest edge, preservation of natural flowing and still waters, conservation of trees with clumps, of habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from March 1st to August 15th.

Black Woodpecker ( Dryocopus martius )

Black woodpecker

Preservation of extensive forests, old trees and islands of old wood, dead wood, preservation of trees with large caves as well as the food supply, especially with ants.

Honey buzzard ( Pernis apivorus )

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes, light deciduous and mixed and pine forests, field trees, extensively used grassland, old wood islands and old, large-crowned trees with free access, preservation of the poor grasslands, trees with clumps, preservation of the food supply, especially with wasps and bumblebees as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from May 1st to August 31st.

Migratory birds

Other migratory bird species not listed in Appendix I that breed in the country and have been selected for the protected areas. A total of 36 species fall into this category in Baden-Württemberg and two species in the “Cork Forest” protected area.

Tree falcon ( Falco subbuteo )

Tree falcon

Preservation of light forests with bordering open landscapes, of old trees and islands of old wood, of overhangs, of field trees or groups of trees in fields or along waterways, of extensively used grassland, of waterways with structurally rich bank areas and silting areas, of nesting opportunities such as crow's nests, of the food supply, in particular with small birds and large insects as well as undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from April 15 to September 15.

Stock dove ( Columba oenas )

Preservation of deciduous and mixed deciduous forests, of old trees and old wood islands, of trees with large caves as well as grassland areas and extensively used fields with fallow land, strips of field margins and weed-rich grass borders.

See also

• List of EU bird sanctuaries in Baden-Württemberg

Web links

• Ordinance, data evaluation sheet and map in the profile of the SPA area in the protected area directory of the LUBW ( State Institute for the Environment, Measurements and Nature Conservation Baden-Württemberg )
• Profile of the Natura 2000 area "Cork Forest" at the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Standard data sheet for the protected area at the State Institute for the Environment, Measurements and Nature Conservation Baden-Württemberg (LUBW)
2. ↑ Profile of the SPA area in the protected area directory of the LUBW , with "Bird Protection Area Ordinance Annex 1"