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close| Location | France, Aquitaine |
| Central coordinates | 1o 0.00' West 43o 8.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 6,850 ha |
| Altitude | 600 - 1,220m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for raptors and forest breeding birds.
Site description A mountain area holding Fagus forest, cliffs, screes and mountain rivers.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | breeding | 1991 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 5-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haute Soule : Forêt des Arbailles - FR7212004 | Birds Directive | 7,129 | is identical to site | 6,850 | |
| LA BIDOUZE (COURS D'EAU) - FR7200789 | Habitats Directive | 2,550 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| LE SAISON (COURS D'EAU) - FR7200790 | Habitats Directive | 2,200 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| MASSIF DES ARBAILLES - FR7200752 | Habitats Directive | 13,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 6,150 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
| Caves | Caves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 30% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| forestry | 70% |
| hunting | 90% |
| tourism/recreation | 95% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Forestry activities have lead to increased track construction causing disturbance and habitat loss.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Haute Soule : Forêt des Arbailles. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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