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close| Location | Spain, Extremadura |
| Central coordinates | 5o 35.00' West 40o 5.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 73,000 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 1,175m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding forest raptors and Ciconia nigra. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (20 breeding pairs).
Site description A fertile valley with riverine forest, Pinus forest and dehesas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1995 | 12 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1995 | 150 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONFRAGÜE Y LAS DEHESAS DEL ENTORNO - ES0000014 | Birds Directive | 116,151 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIO TIETAR - ES4320031 | Habitats Directive | 6,227 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,497 | |
| RIO Y PINARES DEL TIETAR - ES0000427 | Birds Directive | 9,888 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,785 | |
| SIERRA DE SAN VICENTE Y VALLES DEL TIETAR Y ALBERCHE - ES4250001 | Habitats Directive | 117,539 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLE DEL TIÉTAR - ES0000184 | Birds Directive | 64,377 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLE DEL TIÉTAR - ES4110115 | Habitats Directive | 63,355 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLE DEL TIETAR Y EMBALSES DE ROSARITO Y NAVALCAN - ES0000089 | Birds Directive | 68,564 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 15% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90% |
| forestry | 40% |
| hunting | 40% |
Management considerations Agricultural intensification, particularly pesticide pollution and illegal use of water resources, together with a project to build a new dam are the main threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Low Tietar river and La Vera valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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