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close| Location | France, Alsace |
| Central coordinates | 7o 34.00' East 47o 49.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4iii, B1i, B2, C3, C4, C6 |
| Area | 5,690 ha |
| Altitude | 220 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis (including Anas platyrhynchos 12,000; Aythya ferina 3,000; Aythya fuligula 3,500; Fulica atra 3,000; Larus ridibundus 10,000). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (1-10 passage individuals).
Site description An area of rivers, riverine forest, deciduous woodland, heathland, marsh, reedbed (Phragmites) and arable land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwall Anas strepera | winter | 1991 | 200-500 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 1991 | - | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN005 | Hunting Reserve | 2,000 | protected area contained by site | 2,000 | |
| Petite Camargue Alsacienne | National Nature Reserve | 904 | protected area contained by site | 120 |
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| SECTEUR ALLUVIAL RHIN-RIED-BRUCH, HAUT-RHIN - FR4202000 | Habitats Directive | 4,259 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,688 | |
| VALLEE DU RHIN D'ARTZENHEIM A VILLAGE-NEUF - FR4211812 | Birds Directive | 4,894 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,051 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 10% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | 50% |
| water management | - |
Management considerations Reported threats are high human pressure on the river (boating and fishing) and on the edges of the site, as well as agriculture, recreation and industry.
Protection status National Partial International None120 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Petite Camargue Alsacienne, 120 ha). 2,000 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (2,000 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée du Rhin : Village-neuf à Biescheim. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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