Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA Criteria met: B2, C6 (2007)
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Area: 26,966 ha
Protection status:
| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2007 | medium | not assessed | low |
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Site description
An extensive upland plateau that is the dominant geographical feature of County Antrim. It supports fine remnant semi-natural Quercus woodlands and is drained by fast-flowing streams, including the rivers of the famous nine glens of Antrim. Human activities include commercial peat extraction. The area supports a typical assemblage of upland species and is also important for Phylloscopus sibilatrix.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Antrim Hills. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 18/01/2021.
