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close| Location | Netherlands, Noord-Brabant |
| Central coordinates | 4o 22.00' East 51o 26.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 5,800 ha |
| Altitude | 10 - 26m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is important at the EU level for Caprimulgus europaeus, Dryocopus martius and Lullula arborea.
Site description An area of woodland and heathland, located south of the city of Bergen op Zoom. The site is adjacent to the Belgian IBA of Kalmhoutsche Heide. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1994 | 68 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | resident | 1994 | 48 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1994 | 63 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brabantse Wal - NL3009003 | Birds Directive | 4,929 | is identical to site | 4,924 | |
| Ossendrecht - NL9801055 | Habitats Directive | 1,746 | protected area contained by site | 1,746 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 97% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| forestry | 50% |
| hunting | 90% |
| military | 6% |
| nature conservation and research | 24% |
| tourism/recreation | 80% |
Management considerations Groundwater abstraction is a major problem.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Brabantse Wal. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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