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
favourable
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
Energy production and mining
renewable energy
likely in short term (within 4 years)
small area/few individuals (<10%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
low
Natural system modifications
dams & water management/use - abstraction of ground water (agricultural use)
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
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
Anser anser
Greylag Goose
1600
13
individuals
1
not assessed
Anser brachyrhynchus
Pink-footed Goose
155
3204
individuals
100
favourable
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation
Unknown
Not assessed
low
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Standing freshwater, Blanket bogs, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs
-
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Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
agriculture
-
other
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Holburn Lake and Moss. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 10/08/2022.