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Barois et Forêt de Clairvaux
| Location | France, Champagne-Ardenne |
| Central coordinates | 4o 38.00' East 48o 8.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 66,550 ha |
| Altitude | 150 - 350m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ligue Pour La Protection des Oiseaux
Ornithological information This is an important area for breeding forest birds.
Site description A large forested area with deciduous and mixed woodland with streams, cultivated land, meadows, orchards and hedgerows.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | breeding | 1991 | 20-25 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1991 | 15-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 15-25 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 20-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1991 | 100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrois et forêt de Clairvaux - FR2112010 | Birds Directive | 41,156 | protected area overlaps with site | 37,138 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Barois et Forêt de Clairvaux. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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