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close| Location | France, Rhône-Alpes |
| Central coordinates | 6o 13.00' East 45o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 17,750 ha |
| Altitude | 500 - 2,200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description Coniferous forests, alpine meadows, scree and cliffs. Human activities include forestry, cattle-grazing and fishing.
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 | 300-500 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | breeding | 1991 | 40-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | B2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR181A | Hunting Reserve | 2,000 | protected area contained by site | 2,000 | |
| FR181B | Hunting Reserve | 5,500 | protected area contained by site | 5,500 | |
| PARTIE ORIENTALE DU MASSIF DES BAUGES - FR8202002 | Habitats Directive | 14,513 | protected area contained by site | 14,513 | |
| PARTIE ORIENTALE DU MASSIF DES BAUGES - FR8212005 | Birds Directive | 14,513 | protected area contained by site | 14,513 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Coastline | Inland cliffs; Scree and boulders | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations The abandonment of cattle-grazing and the subsequent succession of grassland to forest poses a threat to Tetrao tetrix.
Protection status National Low International None7,500 ha of IBA covered by 2 Hunting Reserves (total area 7,500 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Les Bauges. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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