Data Zone
Country/territory: France
IBA Criteria met: A1, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2000)
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Area: 40,100 ha
Protection status:
Site description
An area of mainly dry calcareous grassland with sclerophyllous scrub, and old orchards. The main land-uses are extensive traditional sheep-farming; and growing almonds and olives.
Key biodiversity
This is the only large semi-arid plain in France, and supports important populations of typical steppe breeding species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Crau. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 29/10/2020.
