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)
2007
medium
unfavourable
low
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
Population
Accuracy of information
good
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Agricultural expansion and intensification
livestock farming and ranching (includes forest grazing) - small-holder grazing, ranching or farming
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Human intrusions and disturbance
recreational activities
happening now
small area/few individuals (<10%)
slow but significant deterioration
low
Natural system modifications
fire & fire suppression - increase in fire frequency/intensity
happening now
small area/few individuals (<10%)
slow but significant deterioration
low
Natural system modifications
other ecosystem modifications
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Condition of key/trigger populations (state)
Scientific
Common
TargetPop
ActualPop
Units
Remaining
Result
Caprimulgus europaeus
European Nightjar
79
82
males
100
favourable
Curruca undata
Dartford Warbler
130
83
males
64
unfavourable
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A management plan exists but it is out of date or not comprehensive
Very little or no conservation action taking place
low
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For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: East Devon Heaths. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 31/01/2023.