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close| Location | France, Lorraine |
| Central coordinates | 5o 49.00' East 49o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Area | 6,200 ha |
| Altitude | 227 - 350m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (wintering).
Site description A lake with reedbeds (Phragmites), marshes, wet meadows and woodland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1991 | 4-6 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1991 | 4-8 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1991 | 8-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1991 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1991 | 5,000-10,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETANG DE LACHAUSSEE ET ZONES VOISINES - FR4110060 | Birds Directive | 3,521 | protected area contained by site | 3,521 | |
| Etangs de la Petite Woëvre | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 5,300 | protected area contained by site | 5,300 |
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| FR079 | Private Reserve | 400 | protected area contained by site | 400 | |
| Jarny - Mars-la-Tour - FR4112012 | Birds Directive | 8,113 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 12% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 82% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are the conversion of grazing meadows to arable land and the planned construction of a railway line close to the site.
Protection status National Low International Partial400 ha of IBA covered by Private Reserve (400 ha). 5,300 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Etangs de la Petite Woëvre, 5,300 ha). 368 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Etangs de la Woëvre: Etang de la Chaussée, 368 ha). 38 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Etangs de la Woëvre: Marais de Pagny, 38 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Etangs de la Woëvre: la Chaussée. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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