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close| Location | Luxembourg, Canton de Clervaux |
| Central coordinates | 6o 7.00' East 50o 8.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 1,703 ha |
| Altitude | 272 - 515m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information One of the most important areas in Luxembourg for breeding Ciconia nigra, Pernis apivorus, Milvus milvus and Bonasa bonasia, all listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive.
Site description An area of deciduous and coniferous forest, adjacent to the Our stream on the Luxembourg-Germany border. The site was included within a larger IBA (formerly LU001) in the previous international IBA inventory (Grimmett and Jones 1989).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | breeding | 1990-2009 | 2-5 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 2000-2009 | 1-2 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 2000-2009 | 3-5 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 2003-2009 | 2-6 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallée de l'Our - Trois Frontières - Dasbourg | Protected Area | 1,703 | is identical to site | 1,703 | |
| Vallée de l'Our de Ouren a Wallendorf Pont - LU0001002 | Habitats Directive | 5,676 | protected area contains site | 1,703 | |
| Vallée de l'Our de Ouren àWallendorf Pont | Special Conservation Area | 5,679 | protected area contains site | 1,703 | |
| Vallée supérieure de l'Our et affluents de Lieler à Dasbourg - LU0002003 | Birds Directive | 1,741 | is identical to site | 1,703 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 68% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 16% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | 15% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 79% |
| agriculture | 5% |
| hunting | major |
| rangeland/pastureland | 15% |
| tourism/recreation | major |
| nature conservation and research | minor |
Management considerations `Other' threat is water pollution from camping sites and villages, as sewage plants have not been constructed.
Protection status National None International HighIBA entirely covered by Special Protection Area.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Upper Valley of the Our. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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