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)
2015
medium
not assessed
medium
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
unset
Accuracy of information
medium
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Energy production and mining
renewable energy
likely in long term (beyond 4 years)
majority/most of area/population (50-90%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
medium
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation
A management plan exists but it is out of date or not comprehensive
Some limited conservation initiatives are in place
medium
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Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs
-
Coastline
-
For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
agriculture
-
tourism/recreation
-
urban/industrial/transport
-
nature conservation and research
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Myvatn - Laxa. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 29/03/2023.
