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close| Location | Belgium, Vlaams Gewest |
| Central coordinates | 4o 36.00' East 50o 47.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 1,250 ha |
| Altitude | 25 - 120m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The area supports staging and wintering waterfowl and is a breeding and staging site for reedbed species.
Site description The Flemish part of the Dijle river valley, located south of Leuven, with ponds, marshes, grasslands and woodlands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | - | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Dijlevallei - BE2422315 | Birds Directive | 1,249 | is identical to site | 1,246 | |
| Doode Bemde | Nature Reserve | 70 | protected area contained by site | 70 | |
| Vallée de la Dyle de Wavre à Archennes (Grez-Doiceau) - BE31012C0 | Birds Directive | 84 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Vallée de la Dyle en aval d'Archennes (Grez-Doiceau) - BE31004C0 | Birds Directive | 139 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Valleien van de Dijle, Laan en IJse met aangrenzende bos- en moerasgebieden - BE2400011 | Habitats Directive | 4,068 | protected area overlaps with site | 655 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 50% |
| Grassland | 10% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Urban parks and gardens | 20% |
Management considerations The area is included in the `Ecologisch Impulsgebied', an integrated conservation and development project. Intensive research on the influence of hydrology upon land management is currently carried out. 549 ha of IBA covered by proposed Site of Community Importance (Valleien van de Dijle, Laan en IJsse with forests and swamps, 2,938 ha).
Protection status National Low International High70 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Doode Bemde, 70 ha). 1,250 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (De Dijlevallei, 1,250 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: De Dijlevallei. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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