Flora, vegetation and habitats of Kayluka protected area

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The paper presents results from a study of the flora, vegetation and habitats of Kayluka Protected Area (Pleven District, Danube Plain, Bulgaria). It is one of the first protected areas in Bulgaria, with high regional and national significance. The vascular flora is presented by 844 species and subspecies from 99 families. The vegetation cover consists of various communities, but is mostly related to the deciduous forests and calcareous rocky terrains. The ruderalisation is also high because of the transformation of the biggest part of this area into recreational urban territory. Eleven habitat types (from totally 22 types), according to the Annex I of Habitats Directive, were recorded in the protected area, which is a part of the Natura 2000 site Studenets.

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