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close| Location | Austria, Niederösterreich |
| Central coordinates | 15o 34.00' East 48o 38.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 22,412 ha |
| Altitude | 260 - 611m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information The site is important for woodland species.
Site description The IBA encompasses part of the Kamp valley and the adjoining plateau. The river course is still unregulated. The slopes are covered by mixed and broadleaved deciduous forest, whilst areas with easier access have largely been replaced by conifer plantations. More open areas are dominated by arable agriculture, within a mosaic of hedgerows, hay-meadows, dry grassland, small wetlands and orchards.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1997-2005 | 4-6 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1997-2005 | 6-10 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | resident | 1997-2005 | 8-10 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamp und Kremstal | Birds Directive | 42,934 | protected area contains site | 5,500 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 50% |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 60% |
| agriculture | 40% |
Management considerations With the exception of areas where forestry is not allowed (in order to protect soil and water resources) intensification of forestry and plantations are a major threat. In arable and grassland areas, intensification and the abandonment of traditional management practices are threats. Planned tourism developments, such as golf courses, provide an additional threat.
Protection status National None International High5,500 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Kamp und Kremstal, 42,934 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Middle Kamp valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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