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close| Location | Austria, Niederösterreich |
| Central coordinates | 15o 26.00' East 48o 13.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 1,907 ha |
| Altitude | 211 - 333m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding riverine species.
Site description The course of the Pielach, a tributary of the Danube, is in a near-natural state. Forest dominated by Alnus, Fraxinus, Acer and Salix is associated with the river. Adjacent areas are dominated by arable cultivation with two patches of Quercus woodland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos | breeding | 1997-2005 | 8-12 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | resident | 1997-2005 | 12-15 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | 2003-2005 | 12-15 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niederosterreichische Alpenvorlandflusse | Birds Directive | 16,484 | protected area contains site | 4,000 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| forestry | 30% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| not utilised | 10% |
Management considerations The riverine forest is threatened with conversion to plantations and the river itself by canalization and shingle mining. The areas of the river that are important for birds are also heavily used for recreation.
Protection status National None International High4,000 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Nieder-österreichische Alpenvorlandflusse, 16,484 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pielachtal. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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