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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 0o 11.00' East 47o 12.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 5,080 ha |
| Altitude | 28 - 34m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Crex crex breeds in wet meadows in the valley.
Site description Rivers, ponds, wet grasslands, riverine forest, Populus groves, marshes, arable land and bocage. Agriculture and forestry are the two main activities at the site.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1992 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basses vallées de la Vienne et de l'Indre - FR2410011 | Birds Directive | 5,671 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,210 | |
| LA LOIRE DE CANDES SAINT MARTIN A MOSNES - FR2400548 | Habitats Directive | 4,894 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,096 | |
| Vallée de la Loire des Ponts-de-Cé à Montsoreau - FR5200629 | Habitats Directive | 5,161 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Vallée de la Loire des Ponts-de-Cé à Montsoreau - FR5212003 | Birds Directive | 5,157 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLEE DE LA LOIRE D'INDRE-ET-LOIRE - FR2410012 | Birds Directive | 4,893 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,096 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland; Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The valley is threatened by afforestation with Populus.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Loire : confluence Loire-Vienne. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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