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Valley of the Attert
| Location | Luxembourg, Canton de Mersch,Canton de Rédange |
| Central coordinates | 5o 58.00' East 49o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 6,565 ha |
| Altitude | 222 - 378m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1997-2009 | 3-5 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1997-2009 | 6-9 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | resident | 2000-2009 | 6-12 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 2000-2009 | 30-60 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor | resident | 2006-2007 | 10-14 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bissen-Laaschtert | Divers Nature Reserve | 164 | protected area contained by site | 164 |
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| Bissen/Forges-Laach | Humid Zone | 14 | protected area contained by site | 14 |
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| Calhus-Hassel | Humid Zone | 56 | protected area contained by site | 56 |
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| Colpach-Bas/Wisich | Humid Zone | 31 | protected area contained by site | 31 |
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| Ell-Groswis | Humid Zone | 48 | protected area contained by site | 48 |
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| Fensterdall (Boevange-sur-Attert) | Protected Area | 11 | protected area contained by site | 11 |
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| Massif forestier du Stiefeschboesch | Special Conservation Area | 39 | protected area contained by site | 39 | |
| Vallée de l'Attert de la frontière àUseldange | Special Conservation Area | 403 | protected area contained by site | 403 | |
| Zones humides de Bissen et Fensterdall | Special Conservation Area | 50 | protected area contained by site | 50 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 22% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 61% |
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 15% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 1% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 17% |
| forestry | 15% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 61% |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | minor |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of the Attert. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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