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close| Location | France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais |
| Central coordinates | 4o 2.00' East 50o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3, C6 |
| Area | 22,400 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 250m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for forest birds.
Site description A large area of forest that is contiguous with site 067 and the Belgian site 032 `Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse'.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 30-40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 100-150 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 5-8 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forêt, bocage, étangs de Thiérache - FR3112001 | Birds Directive | 8,144 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,329 | |
| Forêts de Thiérache : Hirson et Saint-Michel - FR2212004 | Birds Directive | 7,407 | protected area overlaps with site | 7,439 | |
| FORETS, BOIS, ETANGS ET BOCAGE HERBAGER DE LA FAGNE ET DU PLATEAU D'ANOR - FR3100511 | Habitats Directive | 1,709 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,751 | |
| MASSIF FORESTIER D'HIRSON - FR2200386 | Habitats Directive | 1,017 | protected area overlaps with site | 987 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 90% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 90% |
| hunting | 90% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10% |
Management considerations The only major threat is the planned construction of a tourist centre within the best-conserved area of forest.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêts de Thiérache : Trelon, Fourmies, Hirson et St-Michel. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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