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close| Location | France, Rhône-Alpes |
| Central coordinates | 6o 18.00' East 45o 58.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 8,200 ha |
| Altitude | 500 - 1,700m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Several mountain species breed at this site.
Site description Coniferous forests, alpine meadows, scree and cliffs. The main human activities are forestry and agriculture.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | breeding | 1991 | 250-500 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | breeding | 1991 | 4-5 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR180 | Biological Reserve | 244 | protected area contained by site | 244 | |
| LES FRETTES - MASSIF DES GLIERES - FR8201704 | Habitats Directive | 4,793 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,432 | |
| LES FRETTES - MASSIF DES GLIERES - FR8212009 | Birds Directive | 4,793 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,432 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Under-exploitation of the Picea forests is the main threat. The forests are becoming too dense, and are less attractive for edge species and breeding Tetrao urogallus and T. tetrix.
Protection status National Low International None244 ha of IBA covered by Biological Reserve (244 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Montagne des Frêtes et plateau des Glières. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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