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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 1o 22.00' East 46o 46.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 5,950 ha |
| Altitude | 110 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important area for forest and heathland birds.
Site description Mixed woodland with heathland, ponds, Populus groves and bocage.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 5-8 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 30-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENNE - FR2410003 | Birds Directive | 58,311 | protected area contains site | 5,950 | |
| GRANDE BRENNE - FR2400534 | Habitats Directive | 58,052 | protected area contains site | 5,950 | |
| La Brenne: CE05-CE08 | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 5,950 | protected area contained by site | 5,950 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 60% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are recreation, afforestation with conifers, and stag hunting until the end of March, which disturbs early breeding species.
Protection status National None International High5,950 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (La Brenne, 140,000 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Brenne: Forêt de Lancosme. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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