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Basse vallée du Var
| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 7o 12.00' East 43o 46.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Area | 1,100 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ligue Pour La Protection des Oiseaux
Site description The Var River estuary with ponds, natural islets and riverine vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | passage | 1991 | 3,000-10,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1991 | 50-160 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basse Vallée du Var - FR9312025 | Birds Directive | 642 | protected area contained by site | 642 | |
| FR270 | Hunting Reserve | 600 | protected area contained by site | 600 | |
| GORGES DE LA VESUBIE ET DU VAR - MONT VIAL - MONT FERION - FR9301564 | Habitats Directive | 2,093 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Lagoons; Mud flats & sand flats; Shingle & stony beaches | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Tidal rivers and enclosed tidal waters | - |
| Sea | Open Sea | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 80% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Fishing and recreation cause high levels of disturbance.
Protection status National Partial International None600 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (600 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Basse vallée du Var. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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