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close| Location | France, Champagne-Ardenne |
| Central coordinates | 5o 36.00' East 48o 6.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3, C6 |
| Area | 98,400 ha |
| Altitude | 315 - 500m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding raptors, Crex crex and woodpeckers. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (passage).
Site description The site includes deciduous woodland, meadows, arable land, rivers, orchards, and bocages.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 15-25 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1991 | 25-30 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1991 | 15-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | breeding | 1991 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1991 | 27-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 25-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 20-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 50-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassigny - FR2112011 | Birds Directive | 78,527 | protected area contained by site | 78,527 | |
| Bassigny, partie Lorraine - FR4112011 | Birds Directive | 19,836 | protected area overlaps with site | 18,412 | |
| BOIS DE SERQUEUX - FR2100330 | Habitats Directive | 962 | protected area contained by site | 962 | |
| FORET D'HARREVILLE-LES-CHANTEURS - FR2100320 | Habitats Directive | 433 | protected area overlaps with site | 373 | |
| L'APANCE - FR2100620 | Habitats Directive | 23 | protected area overlaps with site | 7 | |
| VALLEES DU ROGNON ET DE LA SUEURRE ET MASSIF FORESTIER DE LA CRETE ET D'ECOT LA COMBE - FR2100319 | Habitats Directive | 3,934 | protected area overlaps with site | 923 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 49% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 36% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 35% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 2% |
| forestry | 50% |
| hunting | 95% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 9% |
Management considerations The cultivation of meadows and significant river pollution are the main threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bassigny. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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