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Valley of the Woltz
| Location | Luxembourg, Canton de Clervaux |
| Central coordinates | 5o 59.00' East 50o 9.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 1,261 ha |
| Altitude | 440 - 512m |
| 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 | breeding | 2000-2009 | 1-2 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1997-2009 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | winter | 1990-2005 | 5-10 individuals | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basbellain-Schucklai | Divers Nature Reserve | 46 | protected area contained by site | 46 |
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| Hautbellain-Foschtbaach | Humid Zone | 148 | protected area contained by site | 148 |
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| Hautbellain-Rittefenn | Humid Zone | 196 | protected area contained by site | 196 |
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| Troisvierges-Cornelysmillen | Humid Zone | 283 | protected area overlaps with site | 283 |
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Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| LNVL Clervaux | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 1% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land | 44% |
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 4% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 49% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 10% |
| agriculture | 32% |
| hunting | major |
| tourism/recreation | minor |
| rangeland/pastureland | 49% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of the Woltz. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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