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close| Location | France, Lorraine |
| Central coordinates | 5o 44.00' East 48o 48.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 16,650 ha |
| Altitude | 225 - 285m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for forest and wetland species.
Site description An area of deciduous woodlands, open fields, ponds, marshes, reedbeds (Phragmites), rivers and riverine forest.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1991 | 10-12 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORET HUMIDE DE LA REINE ET CATENA DE RANGEVAL - FR4100189 | Habitats Directive | 5,167 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,254 | |
| FORET HUMIDE DE LA REINE ET CATENA DE RANGEVAL - FR4112004 | Birds Directive | 5,167 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,254 | |
| VALLEE DE L'ESCH DE ANSAUVILLE A JEZAINVILLE - FR4100240 | Habitats Directive | 1,774 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 55% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing brackish and salt water; Water fringe vegetation | 11% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 35% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Drainage of forest ponds, the intensification of forestry and the ploughing of meadows to convert them to arable land are the main threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêt de la Reine. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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