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
marine and freshwater aquaculture - industrial aquaculture
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Human intrusions and disturbance
recreational activities
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Residential and commercial development
housing and urban areas
likely in short term (within 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
very rapid to severe deterioration
high
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Little/none of site covered (<10%)
A management plan exists but it is out of date or not comprehensive
Substantive conservation measures are being implemented but these are not comprehensive and are limited by resources and capacity
low
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For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
urban/industrial/transport
-
fisheries/aquaculture
-
nature conservation and research
-
agriculture
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Carmel coast. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 29/03/2023.
