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close| Location | France, Alsace |
| Central coordinates | 7o 27.00' East 47o 46.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 15,700 ha |
| Altitude | 182 - 240m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The avifauna of lowland forests is well represented, with several species of raptor and woodpecker.
Site description The site encompasses deciduous and mixed woodlands, heathland and clearings.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1990 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1990 | 5-50 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1990 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1990 | 100-200 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1990 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORET DOMANIALE DE LA HARTH - FR4211809 | Birds Directive | 13,040 | protected area contained by site | 13,040 | |
| FRN001 | Biological Reserve | 30 | protected area contained by site | 30 | |
| HARDT NORD - FR4201813 | Habitats Directive | 6,546 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,293 | |
| SECTEUR ALLUVIAL RHIN-RIED-BRUCH, HAUT-RHIN - FR4202000 | Habitats Directive | 4,259 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLEE DU RHIN D'ARTZENHEIM A VILLAGE-NEUF - FR4211812 | Birds Directive | 4,894 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| ZONES AGRICOLES DE LA HARDT - FR4211808 | Birds Directive | 9,198 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 80% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Forestry is the main human activity and major threat as practices are too intensive. Highway and road construction are destroying the site.
Protection status National Low International None30 ha of IBA covered by Biological State Reserve (30 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêt domaniale de la Harth. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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