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Valley of the Trëtterbaach
| Location | Luxembourg, Canton de Clervaux |
| Central coordinates | 5o 54.00' East 50o 5.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 3,055 ha |
| Altitude | 408 - 514m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Letzebuerger natur-A Vulleschutz-Liga
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | non-breeding | 1993-2009 | 4-16 individuals | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1997-2009 | 3-5 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | winter | 1990-2005 | 5-10 individuals | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | breeding | 1998 | 1-2 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hachiville-Am Dall | Humid Zone | 188 | protected area contained by site | 188 |
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| Hachiville-Kouprich | Humid Zone Buffer Zone | 37 | protected area contained by site | 37 |
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| Hachiville-Kouprich Wetland | Humid Zone | 9 | protected area contained by site | 9 |
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| Troine-Hannerhaassel | Humid Zone | 76 | protected area contained by site | 76 |
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| Wincrange - Ramescher | Protected Area | 655 | protected area contained by site | 655 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land | 26% |
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 7% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 64% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 1% |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Scrub | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 18% |
| forestry | 14% |
| hunting | major |
| tourism/recreation | minor |
| nature conservation and research | minor |
| rangeland/pastureland | 64% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of the Trëtterbaach. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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