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
high
near favourable
medium
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
Standing freshwater, Fens, transition mires and springs
-
Artificial/Terrestrial
Highly improved re-seeded landscapes
-
For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
agriculture
-
water management
-
nature conservation and research
-
tourism/recreation
-
urban/industrial/transport
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Loch Ken and Dee Marshes. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 09/08/2022.
