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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 1o 30.00' East 47o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1, C6 |
| Area | 700 ha |
| Altitude | 100 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The area is important for species breeding in wet meadows. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (passage).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1991 | 14-30 breeding pairs | - | A1, C1, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairies du Fouzon - FR2410015 | Birds Directive | 1,693 | protected area overlaps with site | 333 | |
| VALLEE DU CHER ET COTEAUX, FORET DE GROSBOIS - FR2400561 | Habitats Directive | 1,700 | protected area overlaps with site | 332 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The main threat is the abandonment of meadows and their conversion to arable fields.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée du Fouzon. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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