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)
2013
high
not assessed
low
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
unset
Accuracy of information
unknown
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
small area/few individuals (<10%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
low
Climate change and severe weather
drought
likely in long term (beyond 4 years)
whole area/population (>90%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Geological events
volcanic eruptions
likely in short term (within 4 years)
majority/most of area/population (50-90%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Human intrusions and disturbance
work and other activities
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Natural system modifications
dams & water management/use - abstraction of surface water (agricultural use)
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Little/none of site covered (<10%)
No management plan exists but the management planning process has begun
Some limited conservation initiatives are in place
low
For more information about IBA monitoring please click here
For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
agriculture
-
tourism/recreation
-
other
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Natron and Engaruka basin. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 07/03/2021.