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close| Location | Belgium, Région Wallonne |
| Central coordinates | 4o 58.00' East 49o 56.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 36,610 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive occurring on passage or in winter include Milvus migrans, M. milvus, Circus cyaneus, Pandion haliaetus and Lullula arborea.
Site description The site comprises the Belgian part of the Croix-Scaille upland plateau and a stretch of the Semois river, with important deciduous woodlands and well-preserved rivers, and remnant bogs and heaths on the upland plateau.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | - | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassin de la Houille en amont de Gedinne (Gedinne) - BE35041A0 | Birds Directive | 1,291 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,168 | |
| Bassin de la Houille en amont de Gedinne (Gedinne) - BE35041B0 | Habitats Directive | 1,385 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,259 | |
| Bassin de la Semois de Bouillon à Alle (Bouillon; Vresse-sur-Semois) - BE34042A0 | Birds Directive | 1,501 | protected area contained by site | 1,501 | |
| Bassin de la Semois de Bouillon à Alle (Bouillon; Vresse-sur-Semois) - BE34042B0 | Habitats Directive | 1,675 | protected area contained by site | 1,675 | |
| Bassin du Ruisseau du Ru au Moulin (Bièvre; Gedinne; Vresse-sur-Semois) - BE35044C0 | Birds Directive | 499 | protected area contained by site | 499 | |
| Haute-Wimbe (Beauraing; Bièvre; Daverdisse; Wellin) - BE34025A0 | Birds Directive | 3,093 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Haute-Wimbe (Beauraing; Daverdisse; Wellin) - BE34025B0 | Habitats Directive | 1,239 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Nature reserves of the Croix Scaille | Nature Reserve | 211 | protected area contained by site | 211 | |
| Vallée de la Houille en aval de Gedinne (Beauraing; Gedinne) - BE35039A0 | Birds Directive | 3,421 | protected area contained by site | 3,421 | |
| Vallée de la Houille en aval de Gedinne (Beauraing; Gedinne) - BE35039B0 | Habitats Directive | 1,783 | protected area contained by site | 1,783 | |
| Vallée de la Hulle (Gedinne) - BE35040A0 | Birds Directive | 1,394 | protected area contained by site | 1,394 | |
| Vallée de la Hulle (Gedinne) - BE35040B0 | Habitats Directive | 1,513 | protected area contained by site | 1,513 | |
| Vallée de la Semois en aval d'Alle (Bièvre; Vresse-sur-Semois) - BE35045A0 | Birds Directive | 1,801 | protected area contained by site | 1,801 | |
| Vallée de la Semois en aval d'Alle (Bièvre; Vresse-sur-Semois) - BE35045B0 | Habitats Directive | 1,801 | protected area contained by site | 1,801 | |
| Vallée du Ruisseau de Gros Fays (Bièvre) - BE35046B0 | Habitats Directive | 93 | protected area contained by site | 93 | |
| Vallée du Ruisseau de Rebais (Vresse-sur-Semois) - BE35047C0 | Birds Directive | 517 | protected area contained by site | 517 | |
| Vallée du Ruisseau de Saint-Jean (Gedinne) - BE35043C0 | Birds Directive | 451 | protected area contained by site | 451 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 40% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| 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 | 65% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 15% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 1% |
| forestry | 80% |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | 1% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
Protection status National Low International High211 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Nature Reserves of the Croix Scaille, 211 ha). 36,610 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Croix-Scaille, 36,610 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Croix-Scaille. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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