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.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
IBA Monitoring
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment
Threat score (pressure)
Condition score (state)
Action score (response)
2019
medium
near favourable
medium
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
Habitat
Accuracy of information
-
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Invasive and other problematic species and genes
invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - named species
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Invasive and other problematic species and genes
problematic native species/diseases - named species
happening now
small area/few individuals (<10%)
slow but significant deterioration
low
Natural system modifications
dams & water management/use - small dams
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Residential and commercial development
commercial and industrial development
likely in long term (beyond 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
medium
Transportation and service corridors
roads and railroads
likely in long term (beyond 4 years)
small area/few individuals (<10%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
low
Condition of habitat (state)
Habitat
Habitat Detail
Reference Area (ha)
Actual Area (ha)
% of habitat remaining
% of carrying capacity (overall)
Result
Wetlands (inland)
Freshwater lakes & pools
0
0
moderate (70-90%)
good (> 90%)
near 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
Substantive conservation measures are being implemented but these are not comprehensive and are limited by resources and capacity
medium
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Estuarine waters, Intertidal mud, sand & salt flats, Mangrove wetlands
-
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Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
fisheries/aquaculture
-
rangeland/pastureland
-
nature conservation and research
-
tourism/recreation
-
urban/industrial/transport
-
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Land ownership
Hunter Estuary: NSW State Government, Regional Land Management Corporation, private. Hexham Swamp: Hunter Central Rivers CMA, Newcastle City Council, Shortlands Wetlands Centre Ltd, NPWS (NSW State govt), Hunter District Water Board, Australian Rail Track Corporation, Broadcast Australia Ltd, State of NSW, private ownership.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hunter Estuary. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 26/06/2022.