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close| Location | France, Lorraine |
| Central coordinates | 5o 28.00' East 49o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, C1, C6 |
| Area | 18,100 ha |
| Altitude | 165 - 256m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for species associated with wet meadows.
Site description The site includes wet meadows, a river, alluvial forest, marshes and aquatic vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1993 | 25 breeding pairs | - | A1, C1, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORRIDOR DE LA MEUSE - FR4100171 | Habitats Directive | 12,705 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| La Meuse et ses annexes hydrauliques - FR4102001 | Habitats Directive | 582 | protected area contained by site | 582 | |
| PELOUSES ET MILIEUX CAVERNICOLES DE LA VALLEE DE LA CHIERS ET DE L'OTHAIN, BUXAIE DE MONTMEDY - FR4100155 | Habitats Directive | 314 | protected area overlaps with site | 84 | |
| PELOUSES ET VALLONS FORESTIERS DE CHAUVONCOURT - FR4100153 | Habitats Directive | 289 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| PELOUSES, FORET ET FORT DE PAGNY-LA-BLANCHE-COTE - FR4100154 | Habitats Directive | 141 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| VALLEE DE LA MEUSE (secteur de Stenay) - FR4100234 | Habitats Directive | 2,338 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,983 | |
| VALLEE DE LA MEUSE (secteur de Stenay) - FR4112005 | Birds Directive | 2,338 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,983 | |
| VALLEE DE LA MEUSE (secteur Sorcy Saint-Martin) - FR4100236 | Habitats Directive | 1,911 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,542 | |
| VALLEE DE LA MEUSE - FR4112008 | Birds Directive | 13,562 | protected area overlaps with site | 9,801 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The drainage and ploughing of the wet meadows is destroying the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Meuse. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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