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Donkse Laagten
| Location | Netherlands, Zuid-Holland |
| Central coordinates | 4o 48.00' East 51o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C3 |
| Area | 180 ha |
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| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Vogelbescherming Nederland
Site description The IBA is situated in the Alblasserwaard polder, east of Rotterdam, and is covered by wet meadows. There are three duck decoys.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1993 | 8,419 individuals | medium | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donkse Laagten | Nature Conservation Law | 58 | protected area contained by site | 171 |
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| Donkse Laagten - NL9802066 | Birds Directive | 203 | is identical to site | 180 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| water management | 100% |
| hunting | 25% |
| nature conservation and research | 95% |
Protection status National High International None171 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Donkse Laagten, 171 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Donkse Laagten. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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