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close| Location | Belgium, Vlaams Gewest |
| Central coordinates | 5o 25.00' East 51o 7.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 10,015 ha |
| Altitude | 48 - 75m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Alcedo atthis also breeds at this site.
Site description Extensive grassland with a few extensively cultivated areas, bisected by valleys with old hay-meadows and wet woodlands. Of particular importance are the Abeek, Dommel and Bolliserbeek valleys.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1996 | 5-15 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeek met aangrenzende moerasgebieden - BE2200033 | Habitats Directive | 2,523 | protected area overlaps with site | 298 | |
| Bocholt, Hechtel-Eksel, Meeuwen-Gruitrode, Neerpelt en Peer - BE2217310 | Birds Directive | 9,863 | protected area contained by site | 9,863 | |
| Hageven met Dommelvallei, Beverbeekse Heide, Warmbeek en Wateringen - BE2200032 | Habitats Directive | 1,980 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Hamonterheide, Hageven, Buitenheide, Stamprooierbroek en Mariahof - BE2221314 | Birds Directive | 13,125 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Houthalen-Helchteren, Meeuwen-Gruitrode en Peer - BE2220313 | Birds Directive | 2,851 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Mangelbeek en heide- en vengebieden tussen Houthalen en Gruitrode - BE2200030 | Habitats Directive | 3,768 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Militair domein en vallei van de Zwarte Beek - BE2218311 | Birds Directive | 8,889 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Vallei- en brongebied van de Zwarte Beek, Bolisserbeek en Dommel met heide en vengebieden. - BE2200029 | Habitats Directive | 8,306 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 80% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| nature conservation and research | 5% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10% |
Management considerations Several small areas have been managed for Emberiza hortulana. The species formerly bred in the area and, up to 10 years ago, was the only site in Flanders where the species still occurred. However, this conservation action probably came too late as only 1-2 singing males are observed annually in the area, and it is doubtful that a viable population will be established. The physical planning map of the Flemish Region designates 17% of the IBA as a green area.
Protection status National None International High10,015 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Bocholt, Hechtel-Eksel, Gruitrode, Neerpelt en Peer, 10,015 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gebieden gelegen te Peer en Hechtel-Eksel. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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