Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2022
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage | 2018 | 2,200-3,000 | B3a, C2 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
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| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2010 | very high | favourable | high |
| Was the whole site covered? | Yes | State assessed by | Population |
| Accuracy of information | medium | ||
| Threats to the site (pressure) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Level 1 | Threat Level 2 | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - small-holder farming | past (and unlikely to return) and no longer limiting | small area/few individuals (<10%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | low |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | wood and pulp plantations (includes afforestation) - small-holder plantations | past (and unlikely to return) and no longer limiting | some of area/population (10-49%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | low |
| Climate change and severe weather | drought | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | recreational activities | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - unspecified species | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | very high |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | problematic native species/diseases - unspecified species | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | very high |
| Natural system modifications | dams & water management/use - dams (size unknown) | past (and unlikely to return) and no longer limiting | whole area/population (>90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | low |
| Natural system modifications | fire & fire suppression - increase in fire frequency/intensity | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | very high |
| Natural system modifications | other ecosystem modifications | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| No known threats | no known threats | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Pollution | excess energy - noise pollution | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Pollution | garbage & solid waste | past (and unlikely to return) and no longer limiting | small area/few individuals (<10%) | slow but significant deterioration | low |
| Condition of habitat (state) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat | Habitat Detail | Reference Area (ha) | Actual Area (ha) | % of habitat remaining | % of carrying capacity (overall) | Result |
| Grassland | 0 | 0 | good (> 90%) | good (> 90%) | favourable | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 0 | 0 | moderate (70-90%) | moderate (70-90%) | unfavourable | |
| Condition of key/trigger populations (state) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific | Common | TargetPop | ActualPop | Units | Remaining | Result |
| Grus grus | Common Crane | 16 | 16 | breeding pairs | 100 | favourable |
| Tringa glareola | Wood Sandpiper | 1 | 1 | breeding pairs | 100 | favourable |
| Conservation actions taken at site (response) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Designation | Management Planning | Conservation Action | Result |
| Most of site (50-90%) covered (including the most critical parts for important bird species) | A comprehensive and appropriate management plan exists that aims to maintain or improve the populations of qualifying bird species | The conservation measures needed for the site are being comprehensively and effectively implemented | high |
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadmorski | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 14,205 | protected area contains site | 0 |
| Bielawskie Błota | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 1,101 | protected area overlaps with site | 744 |
| Bielawa i Bory Bażynowe | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,342 | protected area overlaps with site | 744 |
| Bielawa | Rezerwat Przyrody | 721 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Grassland | - | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bielawa Swamps. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 21/03/2023.
