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close| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 5o 9.00' East 43o 28.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 530 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is particularly important for breeding waders.
Site description Saltmarshes and salinas around the Berre lagoon. Human activities include hunting and salt exploitation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | breeding | 1995 | 6 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | breeding | 1995 | 59 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1991 | 76-418 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Tern Sterna albifrons | breeding | 1991 | 40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARAIS ET ZONES HUMIDES LIEES A L'ETANG DE BERRE - FR9301597 | Habitats Directive | 1,503 | protected area overlaps with site | 469 | |
| Salines de l'Etang de Berre - FR9312005 | Birds Directive | 450 | protected area contained by site | 450 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Salt marshes | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 100% |
Management considerations The site is threatened by urban and industrial development, tourism and hunting pressure. Water pollution from industry is also a problem.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Salines de l'Etang de Berre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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