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close| Location | Denmark, Nordjyllands Amtskommune |
| Central coordinates | 10o 13.00' East 56o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C3 |
| Area | 7,380 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 25m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Several species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive breed at the site including Circus aeruginosus, Grus grus, Philomachus pugnax and Lanius collurio.
Site description The largest raised bog in Denmark, and one of the best preserved lowland raised bogs in north-west Europe, with small lakes and wooded areas. Høstemark Skov and Tofte Skov hold stands of mature mixed forest dominated by Fagus and Quercus with Tilia and Alnus. Areas of natural forest to raised bog ecotone are also preserved in several parts of the IBA. The percentage cover of arable land is uncertain.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | non-breeding | 1995 | 528 individuals | - | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | breeding | 1995 | 2,901 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ålborg Bugt, nordlige del - DK00FX002 | Birds Directive | 31,429 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Ålborg Bugt, Randers Fjord og Mariager Fjord - DK00FX122 | Habitats Directive | 68,583 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Lille Vildmose - DK00FX007 | Birds Directive | 7,393 | is identical to site | 7,380 | |
| Lille Vildmose, Tofte Skov og Høstemark Skov - DK00FX125 | Habitats Directive | 7,824 | protected area contains site | 7,380 | |
| Randers og Mariager Fjorde og Ålborg Bugt, sydlige del - DK00FY015 | Birds Directive | 39,021 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 20% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 45% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | 15% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 20% |
| agriculture | 20% |
| nature conservation and research | 10% |
| unknown | 50% |
Management considerations Peat extraction presents a major threat.
Protection status National None International High7,380 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Vejlerne and Logstor Bredning, 45,280 ha). 1,660 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Lille Vildmose, 1,660 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lille Vildmose. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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