FAKTABLAD OM RAMSAROMRÅDET ÖLANDS OSTKUST

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1 FAKTABLAD OM RAMSAROMRÅDET ÖLANDS OSTKUST 1. Name and address of the compiler of this form: Helena Lager, Administrative Board of Kalmar County, SE Kalmar, Sweden Ann Wahlström, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, S Stockholm, Sweden 2. Date this sheet was completed/updated: May Country: Sweden 4. Name of the Ramsar site: Ölands ostkust (Öland, eastern coastal areas) The site is comprised of three areas: A) Stora Ören Gammalsbyören B) Egby Kapelludden C) Södviken 5. Map of site included: Refer to Annex III of the Explanatory Note and Guidelines, for detailed guidance on provision of suitable maps. a) hard copy (required for inclusion of site in the Ramsar List): no b) digital (electronic) format (optional): yes 6. Geographical coordinates (latitude/longitude): A) 56 27'N, 'E B) 56 51'N, 'E C) 57 02'N, 'E 7. General location: Include in which part of the country and which large administrative region(s), and the location of the nearest large town. The site is located on the east coast of the large Baltic island of Öland, close to the southeastern coast of mainland Sweden. It is situated about 25 km east of the town of Kalmar, in the county of Kalmar (population ), municipalities of Borgholm (population ) and Mörbylånga (population ). 8. Elevation: min. max metres 9. Area: Total area hectares. A) hectares B) hectares C) 780 hectares 10. Overview: Provide a short paragraph giving a summary description of the principal ecological characteristics and importance of the wetland. The east coast of Öland consists of flat, stony and long shallow beaches resting on Cambrian limestone bedrock. The beaches border extensive meadows of varying moisture. The great natural value of the site is dependent upon continued adequate level of grazing. The site is important for nesting waterbirds and a variety of migrating birds, notably waders and raptors. 11. Ramsar Criteria: Circle or underline each Criterion applied to the designation of the Ramsar site. See Annex II of the Explanatory Notes and Guidelines for the Criteria and guidelines for their application (adopted by Resolution VII.11)

2 12. Justification for the application of each Criterion listed in 11. above: Provide justification for each Criterion in turn, clearly identifying to which Criterion the justification applies (see Annex II for guidance on acceptable forms of justification). 1. A rare example of a natural wetland type 2. Supports vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered species and threatened ecological communities. 3. Supports populations of species important for maintaining the biological diversity in the region, especially within the groups birds, insects, plants and fungi. 5. The area regularly supports more than waterbirds. Species that occur in large numbers are e.g. barnacle goose, brent goose, common eider, long-tailed duck, golden plover and dunlin. 6. The area supports a significant proportion (> 1 %) of the Swedish population of the species montagu s harrier, corncrake, avocet, little tern, black-tailed godwit, dunlin. 13. Biogeography (required when Criteria 1 and/or 3 and /or certain applications of Criterion 2 are applied to the designation): Name the relevant biogeographic region that includes the Ramsar site, and identify the biogeographic regionalisation system that has been applied. a) biogeographic region: Continental/boreal b) biogeographic regionalisation scheme (include reference citation): European Environment Agency Europe s environment: the third assessment, p 231. Environmental assessment report No 10. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities. 14. Physical features of the site: Describe, as appropriate, the geology, geomorphology; origins - natural or artificial; hydrology; soil type; water quality; water depth, water permanence; fluctuations in water level; tidal variations; downstream area; general climate, etc. The east coast of Öland consists of flat, stony and long shallow beaches resting on Cambrian limestone bedrock. The beaches border extensive low-lying grasslands of varying moisture. 15. Physical features of the catchment area: Describe the surface area, general geology and geomorphological features, general soil types, general land use, and climate (including climate type). Many beach ridges from earlier stages of the Baltic Sea can be traced in the area. In some places the ridges have formed damming obstacles, and wetlands have been created. 16. Hydrological values: Describe the functions and values of the wetland in groundwater recharge, flood control, sediment trapping, shoreline stabilization, etc. 17. Wetland Types a) presence: Marine/coastal: Inland: A B C D E F G H I J K Zk(a) L M N O P Q R Sp Ss Tp Ts U Va Vt W Xf Xp Y Zg Zk(b) Human-made: Zk(c)

3 b) dominance: A, E, G 18. General ecological features: Provide further description, as appropriate, of the main habitats, vegetation types, plant and animal communities present in the Ramsar site. The wide coastal grasslands of Stora ören-gammalsbyören and Egby-Kapelludden consist primarily of wet calcareous grasslands and steppe-like dry grasslands on drier moraine islands and shore banks. The outer parts of Södviken consist of stony long shallow bays, sandbanks and low grassy islets. Closer to land there are open coastal grasslands and bushy sections. It is of great importance that continued grazing in the site is ensured and even intensified wherever necessary to maintain the site. 19. Noteworthy flora: Provide additional information on particular species and why they are noteworthy (expanding as necessary on information provided in 12. Justification for the application of the Criteria) indicating, e.g., which species/communities are unique, rare, endangered or biogeographically important, etc. Do not include here taxonomic lists of species present - these may be supplied as supplementary information to the RIS. The coastal grasslands have never been artificially fertilised and the flora is rich, especially in plants and fungi. The area is rather open (few bushes and trees) which creates good conditions for breeding and resting birds. Nationally red listed plant species include: Artemisia oelandica (NT, habitats directive list, endemic to Öland), Senecio jacobaea ssp. gotlandicus (NT), Centaurium erythrea (VU), Holosteum umbellatum (VU), Carex hatrtmanii (VU), Herminium monorchis (VU), Sisymbrium supinum (NT, habitats directive list), Marrubium vulgare (EN), Cuscuta epithymum (VU), Atriplex pedunculata (VU), Artemisia rupestris (NT), Selinum dubium (NT), Bupleurum tenuissimum (NT), Anthriscus caucalis (VU), Ranunculus arvensis (VU), Helianthemum oelandicum (NT, endemic to Öland), Cerastium subtetrandrum (VU).. Nationally red listed fungi: Agrocybe paludosa (NT), Hygrocybe colemanniana (NT), Disciseda candida (VU), Entoloma corvinum (NT), Entoloma excentricum (NT), Geastrum quadrifidum (NT), Geastrum saccatum (VU), Geastrum schmidelii (NT), Hygrocybe calciphila (DD), Hygrocybe colemanniana (NT), Hygrocybe fuscescens (NT), Inonotus hispidus (NT), Poronia punctata (VU). 20. Noteworthy fauna: Provide additional information on particular species and why they are noteworthy (expanding as necessary on information provided in 12. Justification for the application of the Criteria) indicating, e.g., which species/communities are unique, rare, endangered or biogeographically important, etc., including count data. Do not include here taxonomic lists of species present - these may be supplied as supplementary information to the RIS. The area contains several sites that are rich in birds, including several rare and threatened species. Breeding birds included in the Swedish redlist and/or birds directive list: Montagu s harrier Circus pygargus (VU), Avocet Recurviostra avocetta (NT), Ruff Philomachus pugnax, (birds directive list), Turnstone Arenaria interpres (NT), Little tern

4 Sterna albifrons (VU), Arctic tern Sterna paradisea (birds directive list), Sandwich tern, Sterna sandvicensis (VU), Caspian tern Sterna caspia (EN), Lesser black-backed gull Larus fuscus fuscus (EN), White-tailed eagle Haliaetus albicilla (VU, birds directive list, VU on global red list), Common quail Coturnix coturnix (VU), Corn crake Crex crex (EN, VU on global red list, birds directive list), Partridge Perdix perdix (NT), Red-backed shrike Lanius collurio (birds directive list), Barred warbler Sylvia nisoria (NT, birds directive list), Dunlin Calidris alpina schinzii (VU), Garganey Anas querquedula (VU), Gadwall Anas strepera (NT), Shoveller Anas clypeata (NT), Common pochard Aythya farina (VU), Velvet scoter Melanitta fusca (NT), Pintail Anas acuta, (NT), Barnacle goose Branta leucopsis (birds directive list), Black-tailed godwit Limosa limosa (VU), Golden plover Pluvialis apricaria( birds directive list), Horned grebe Podiceps auritus (VU). Triturus cristatus, (NT, habitats directive list, NT on global red list) is present in the area. 21. Social and cultural values: e.g., fisheries production, forestry, religious importance, archaeological sites, social relations with the wetland, etc. Distinguish between historical/archaeological/religious significance and current socio-economic values. Human settlements in the area are known since early Stone Age. There are plenty of archaeological remains such as graves, ancient fencing systems, and house foundations. The grasslands have been used for grazing and haymaking since the Stone Age. 22. Land tenure/ownership: (a) within the Ramsar site: Land within the site is privately owned. (b) in the surrounding area: The surrounding areas are privately owned. 23. Current land (including water) use: (a) within the Ramsar site: (b) in the surroundings/catchment: The land adjoining the three sites is used mainly for agriculture. There are no large communities in the surrounding area and settlements consist mostly of farms. The area is quite inaccessible due to lack of roads for the general public. 24. Factors (past, present or potential) adversely affecting the site's ecological character, including changes in land (including water) use and development projects: (a) within the Ramsar site: (b) in the surrounding area: 25. Conservation measures taken: List national category and legal status of protected areas, including boundary relationships with the Ramsar site; management practices; whether an officially approved management plan exists and whether it is being implemented. The site is listed as being of national importance for nature conservation. Part of the site has been designated as an EU Special Protection Area. Parts of areas A (Stora Ören-Gammalsbyören) and C (Södviken), 130 and 310 hectares, respectively, are set aside as bird sanctuaries. They were

5 established in January 1972 and in May Hunting is prohibited in the sanctuaries and access is restricted for part of the year. Area C includes three nature reserves: Marsjö sjömarker Nature Reserve total area 140 hectares, thereof 134 hectares on land. Protected since 2001 and privately owned. Management plan approved in The area is managed by the Administrative Board of Kalmar County. Södviks sjömarker Nature Reserve total area 79 hectares, thereof 50 hectares on land. Protected since 2001 and privately owned. Management plan approved in The area is managed by the Administrative Board of Kalmar County. Östra Vässby Nature Reserve total area 222 hectares, thereof 121 hectares on land. Protected since 2000 and privately owned. Management plan approved in The area is managed by the Administrative Board of Kalmar County. 26. Conservation measures proposed but not yet implemented: e.g. management plan in preparation; official proposal as a legally protected area, etc. Parts of the Ramsar site has been included in the Natura 2000 network: Area A (Stora Ören-Gammalsbyören) SE Sydöstra Ölands sjömarker (8 799 ha) SPA, psci Area B (Egby-Kapelludden) SE Egby sjömarker (949 ha) SPA, psci SE Kapelludden (500 ha) SPA, psci SE Tjusby sjömarker (60 ha) psci SE Störlinge sjömarker (213 ha) psci Area C (Södviken) SE Södviken (2 021 ha) SPA, psci Parts of area A are planned to be designated as Nature reserves within the next two years (Hulterstad and Frösslunda). 27. Current scientific research and facilities: e.g., details of current research projects, including biodiversity monitoring; existence of a field research station, etc. 28. Current conservation education: e.g. visitors' centre, observation hides and nature trails, information booklets, facilities for school visits, etc. The area is quite inaccessible due to lack of roads for the general public. 29. Current recreation and tourism: State if the wetland is used for recreation/tourism; indicate type(s) and their frequency/intensity. The main visitors of the area are bird watching tourists. 30. Jurisdiction: Include territorial, e.g. state/region, and functional/sectoral, e.g. Dept of Agriculture/Dept. of Environment, etc. 31. Management authority: Provide the name and address of the local office(s) of the agency(ies) or organisation(s) directly responsible for managing the wetland. Wherever possible provide also the title and/or name of the person or persons in this office with responsibility for the wetland. Private.

6 32. Bibliographical references: scientific/technical references only. If biogeographic regionalisation scheme applied (see 13 above), list full reference citation for the scheme. Please return to: Ramsar Convention Bureau, Rue Mauverney 28, CH-1196 Gland, Switzerland Telephone: o Fax: o ramsar@ramsar.org