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close| Location | France, Poitou-Charentes |
| Central coordinates | 0o 29.00' East 46o 39.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 6,150 ha |
| Altitude | 140 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Ilex heathlands, with recently afforested areas of Pinus, some mixed forests and small ponds. Human activities include forestry and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | breeding | 1991 | 17 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 40-80 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 40-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Dartford Warbler Sylvia undata | breeding | 1991 | 200-250 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORET DE MOULIERE, LANDES DU PINAIL, BOIS DU DEFENS, DU FOU ET DE LA ROCHE DE BRAN - FR5410014 | Birds Directive | 8,142 | protected area contains site | 6,150 | |
| LANDES DU PINAIL - FR5400453 | Habitats Directive | 925 | protected area overlaps with site | 848 | |
| Pinail | National Nature Reserve | 135 | protected area contained by site | 135 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations The site is threatened by forestry exploitation: ancient woodland is being felled and replaced with Pinus plantations and other exotic species.
Protection status National Low International Partial135 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Le Pinail, 135 ha). 3,797 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Le Pinial et Forêt de Moulière, 3,797 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Le Pinail, Forêt de Moulière et bois du Défens. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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