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
very 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
Biological resource use
fishing & harvesting aquatic resources - unintentional effects: large scale
likely in short term (within 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
medium
Human intrusions and disturbance
recreational activities
likely in short term (within 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Invasive and other problematic species and genes
invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - unspecified species
happening now
whole area/population (>90%)
very rapid to severe deterioration
very high
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation
No management planning has taken place
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)
fisheries/aquaculture
-
agriculture
-
urban/industrial/transport
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lambay Island. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2022.
