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Forêts picardes : massif de Saint-Gobain
| Location | France, Picardie |
| Central coordinates | 3o 23.00' East 49o 34.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 19,300 ha |
| Altitude | 207 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ligue Pour La Protection des Oiseaux
Ornithological information This site is important for breeding forest species.
Site description An area of deciduous forests, rivers and ponds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 10-40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forêts picardes : massif de Saint-Gobain - FR2212002 | Birds Directive | 11,771 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,036 | |
| LANDES DE VERSIGNY - FR2200391 | Habitats Directive | 233 | protected area overlaps with site | 50 | |
| MASSIF FORESTIER DE SAINT-GOBAIN - FR2200392 | Habitats Directive | 434 | protected area contained by site | 434 | |
| TOURBIERE ET COTEAUX DE CESSIERES MONTBAVIN - FR2200396 | Habitats Directive | 683 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Increased tourism and afforestation with conifers are the main threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêts picardes : massif de Saint-Gobain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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