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close| Location | Germany, Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Central coordinates | 11o 32.00' East 52o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6, C7 |
| Area | 4,371 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 120m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information The site is important for species characteristic of heathlands. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (passage).
Site description A complex of semi-natural deciduous forests, dominated by Quercus, Tilia and Carpinus with many caves, conifer forests and large open areas. Open areas comprise dry grassland, Calluna heaths and bare areas. Water-filled depressions and damp areas enrich the site. It is a military training area.
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbitz-Letzlinger Heide - DE3535301 | Habitats Directive | 19,348 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,693 | |
| Colbitzer Lindenwald | Nature Reserve | 199 | protected area contained by site | 199 |
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| Colbitzer Lindenwald - DE3635302 | Habitats Directive | 527 | protected area overlaps with site | 446 | |
| Vogelschutzgebiet Colbitz-Letzlinger Heide - DE3635401 | Birds Directive | 20,383 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,139 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Scrub | - |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing freshwater | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| military | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
Protection status National Low International None180 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Colbitzer Lindenwald NSG, 180 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hudewälder northeast of Haldensleben. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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