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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 2o 14.00' East 47o 9.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1, C6 |
| Area | 2,200 ha |
| Altitude | 115 - 120m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is important for species associated with wet meadows.
Site description The site contains rivers associated riverine vegetation, wet grasslands, Populus groves, arable land and scrub.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1995 | 20 breeding pairs | - | A1, C1, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEE DE l'YEVRE - FR2410004 | Birds Directive | 541 | protected area overlaps with site | 505 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are the cultivation of meadows and urbanization.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de l'Yèvre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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