Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2000
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding | - | 1-2 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding | - | 10-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Bluethroat Cyanecula svecica | LC | breeding | - | 80-120 breeding pairs | C6 |
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.
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| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallée de la Haine en aval de Mons (Bernissart; Boussu; Hensies; Jurbise; Mons; Quaregnon; Saint-Ghislain) | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,687 | protected area contained by site | 1,687 |
| Vallée de la Haine en aval de Mons (Bernissart; Boussu; Hensies; Jurbise; Mons; Quaregnon; Saint-Ghislain) | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 1,814 | protected area contained by site | 1,814 |
| Vallée de la Haine en aval de Mons | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 1,789 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Vallée de la Haine en aval de Mons | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,789 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Pres de Grand Rieu | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique | 35 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| PN des Plaines de l'Escaut | Parc naturel | 26,243 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Nature reserves of the Bassin de la Haine | Nature Reserve | 254 | protected area contained by site | 254 |
| Mer de Sable | Réserve naturelle domaniale | 20 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Marionville | Réserve naturelle agréée | 44 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Mares du Bois de Baudour | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique | 8 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Marais de la Neuville | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique | 19 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Marais de Douvrain | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique | 84 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Marais d'Harchies-Hensies-Pommeroeul | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique | 557 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Marais d'Harchies | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 525 | protected area contained by site | 550 |
| Grande Bruyere de Blaton | Réserve naturelle domaniale | 12 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Grand Rieu (Prés de) | Réserve naturelle agréée | 68 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Forêt de Bon-Secours | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 387 | protected area contained by site | 392 |
| Forêt de Bon-Secours | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 387 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Etang d'Erbisoeul | Réserve naturelle domaniale | 7 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Coron du Marais de Montroeul | Réserve naturelle agréée | 11 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Caves Eugénie et Paula | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique | 1 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Burettes | Réserve naturelle agréée | 4 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Bord nord du bassin de la Haine | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 2,215 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Bord nord du bassin de la Haine | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 2,215 | protected area contained by site | 2,213 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands, Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Perennial crops, orchards and groves, Forestry plantations, Urban parks and gardens, Other urban and industrial areas, Ruderal land | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bassin de la Haine. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 11/08/2022.
