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close| Location | Netherlands, Noord-Brabant |
| Central coordinates | 5o 21.00' East 51o 29.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 1,190 ha |
| Altitude | 20 - 22m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site holds a remnant population of Tetrao tetrix.
Site description A military training area comprising dry heathland and forest, located to the north-west of the city of Eindhoven. Forest stands consist of conifer plantations and deciduous/mixed woodlands 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 | 8 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | 44% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | 50% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| military | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | 50% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Oirschotse Heide. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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