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close| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 6o 0.00' East 44o 31.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 250 ha |
| Altitude | 1,250 - 2,062m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for alpine and montane forest breeding species.
Site description The site is dominated by mixed forest and alpine meadows.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | breeding | 1991 | 15-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | breeding | 1991 | 2-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bois du Chapitre - FR9312004 | Birds Directive | 211 | protected area contained by site | 211 | |
| DEVOLUY - DURBON - CHARANCE - CHAMPSAUR - FR9301511 | Habitats Directive | 35,604 | protected area contains site | 250 | |
| FR267 | Biological Reserve | 250 | protected area contained by site | 250 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 75% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 24% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas | Scree & boulders | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| not utilised | - |
Management considerations The only reported threat is tourists visiting the site and causing disturbance.
Protection status National High International None250 ha of IBA covered by Biological State Reserve (250 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bois du Chapitre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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