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close| Location | France, Picardie |
| Central coordinates | 2o 39.00' East 49o 12.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 32,200 ha |
| Altitude | 25 - 211m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description An area of deciduous and conifer forests, ponds, marshes, river and aquatic vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 25 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forêts picardes : massif des trois forêts et bois du roi - FR2212005 | Birds Directive | 13,615 | protected area contained by site | 13,615 | |
| MASSIFS FORESTIERS D'HALATTE, DE CHANTILLY ET D'ERMENONVILLE - FR2200380 | Habitats Directive | 2,396 | protected area contained by site | 2,396 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 95% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 95% |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | 100% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Reported threats to the site are urbanization in areas surrounding the site, and an increased use of the area by tourists.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêts picardes : massif des Trois Forêts et bois du Roi. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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