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close| Location | Belgium, Région Wallonne |
| Central coordinates | 3o 44.00' East 50o 29.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 13,715 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Passage species include Pandion haliaetus, Pluvialis apricaria, Tringa glareola, Sterna hirundo and Lullula arborea (summer and passage).
Site description A complex of ponds, marshes and grasslands in the Haine river basin.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | - | 1-2 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | - | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | - | 80-120 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bord nord du bassin de la Haine (Beloeil; Bernissart; Saint-Ghislain) - BE32012C0 | Birds Directive | 2,213 | protected area contained by site | 2,213 | |
| Forêt de Bon-Secours (Bernissart; Péruwelz) - BE32011C0 | Birds Directive | 392 | protected area contained by site | 392 | |
| Marais d'Harchies | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 525 | protected area contained by site | 550 |
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| Nature reserves of the Bassin de la Haine | Nature Reserve | 254 | protected area contained by site | 254 | |
| Vallée de la Haine en aval de Mons (Bernissart; Boussu; Hensies; Jurbise; Mons; Quaregnon; Saint-Ghislain) - BE32017A0 | Birds Directive | 1,814 | protected area contained by site | 1,814 | |
| Vallée de la Haine en aval de Mons (Bernissart; Boussu; Hensies; Jurbise; Mons; Quaregnon; Saint-Ghislain) - BE32017B0 | Habitats Directive | 1,687 | protected area contained by site | 1,687 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 25% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 60% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 25% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 1% |
| forestry | 50% |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | 5% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | 15% |
| water management | - |
Protection status National Low International High254 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Nature Reserves of the Bassin de la Haine, 254 ha). 13,715 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Bassin de la Haine, 13,715 ha). 550 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Harchies, 550 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bassin de la Haine. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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