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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 0o 20.00' East 47o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1, C6 |
| Area | 1,900 ha |
| Altitude | 32 - 42m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (passage).
Site description A river valley with wet grasslands, riverine forest, marshes, Populus groves, arable land and bocage.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1992 | 15-20 breeding pairs | - | A1, C1, 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 | 1,563 | |
| LA LOIRE DE CANDES SAINT MARTIN A MOSNES - FR2400548 | Habitats Directive | 4,894 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLEE DE LA LOIRE D'INDRE-ET-LOIRE - FR2410012 | Birds Directive | 4,893 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 88% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 6% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 36% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 72% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | 20% |
| hunting | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Drainage, land abandonment and early mowing are the main threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Basse vallée de L'Indre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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