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close| Location | France, Picardie |
| Central coordinates | 3o 4.00' East 49o 14.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 27,650 ha |
| Altitude | 70 - 240m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for forest birds, particularly woodpeckers and raptors.
Site description The site includes deciduous and conifer forests, rivers, ponds, marshes, riverine forest and wet meadows.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTEAUX DE LA VALLEE DE L'AUTOMNE - FR2200566 | Habitats Directive | 623 | protected area overlaps with site | 145 | |
| MASSIF FORESTIER DE RETZ - FR2200398 | Habitats Directive | 848 | protected area contained by site | 848 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 91% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 25% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | 80% |
| hunting | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 100% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The development of recreational activities, including off-road vehicles and mountain-biking, causes disturbance throughout the year.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêts picardes : massif de Retz. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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