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close| Location | Belgium, Région Wallonne |
| Central coordinates | 5o 24.00' East 50o 5.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 16,700 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive occurring on passage or wintering include Milvus milvus, M. migrans and Circus cyaneus.
Site description A large area of old deciduous woodland in the central high Ardennes with well-preserved rivers and streams, remnant peat-bogs and heaths.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | - | 3-5 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | resident | - | 10 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | resident | - | 10-20 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature reserves de St-Hubert | Nature Reserve | 23 | protected area contained by site | 23 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 50% |
| 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; Urban parks and gardens | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 1% |
| forestry | 90% |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | 1% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1% |
Protection status National Low International None23 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Nature Reserves de St-Hubert, 23 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Saint-Hubert. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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