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close| Location | Netherlands, Overijssel |
| Central coordinates | 6o 25.00' East 52o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 4,100 ha |
| Altitude | 10 - 74m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site holds the only viable population of Tetrao tetrix in the country.
Site description An area of forestry plantations and dry heathland, located between the villages of Nijverdal and Holten. Forest stands consist of deciduous/mixed woodlands and conifer plantations of various ages and under varying management regimes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | resident | 1991 | 19 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | resident | 1992 | 26 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallandse Heuvelrug | Nature Conservation Law | 2,335 | protected area contained by site | 2,321 |
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| Sallandse Heuvelrug - NL9803015 | Birds Directive | 2,227 | is identical to site | 2,226 | |
| Sprengenberg | Nature Reserve | 907 | protected area contained by site | 907 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | 25% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | 75% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 40% |
| nature conservation and research | 79% |
| tourism/recreation | 50% |
Management considerations Blocks of conifer plantations have been felled in order to increase the area of heathland, thereby benefiting Tetrao tetrix.
Protection status National Partial International None2,321 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Sallandse Heuvelrug, 2,321 ha). 907 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Sprengenberg, 907 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sallandse Heuvelrug. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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