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close| Location | France, Lorraine |
| Central coordinates | 6o 47.00' East 48o 48.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 1,660 ha |
| Altitude | 210 - 232m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The area is important for breeding and wintering waterbirds.
Site description Lake and marshes, surrounded by woodland, grassland and arable land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | winter | 1997 | 9 individuals | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata | passage | 1997 | 500 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1991 | 4 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1991 | 8 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1991 | 7 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPLEXE DE L'ETANG DE LINDRE, FORET DE ROMERSBERG ET ZONES VOISINES - FR4100219 | Habitats Directive | 5,308 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,532 | |
| Etangs du Lindre, forêt du Romersberg et zones voisines | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 5,308 | protected area contains site | 1,672 |
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| ETANGS DU LINDRE, FORET DE ROMERSBERG ET ZONES VOISINES - FR4112002 | Birds Directive | 5,308 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,532 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| military | - |
Management considerations The expansion and intensification of fish-farming is resulting in the construction of new dykes. Agricultural pollution also impacts on the site. Local authorities own the site and are trying to purchase the surrounding areas for conservation purposes.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Etang de Lindre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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