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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IBA Monitoring
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment
Threat score (pressure)
Condition score (state)
Action score (response)
2011
high
unfavourable
medium
Was the whole site covered?
No
State assessed by
Habitat
Accuracy of information
good
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Agricultural expansion and intensification
livestock farming and ranching (includes forest grazing) - small-holder grazing, ranching or farming
happening now
small area/few individuals (<10%)
no or imperceptible deterioration
low
Biological resource use
gathering terrestrial plants - unintentional effects (species being assessed is not the target)
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Biological resource use
hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - unintentional effects (species is not the target)
happening now
small area/few individuals (<10%)
slow but significant deterioration
low
Invasive and other problematic species and genes
invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - named species
happening now
majority/most of area/population (50-90%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Natural system modifications
fire & fire suppression - increase in fire frequency/intensity
happening now
majority/most of area/population (50-90%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Condition of habitat (state)
Habitat
Habitat Detail
Reference Area (ha)
Actual Area (ha)
% of habitat remaining
% of carrying capacity (overall)
Result
Forest
0
0
good (> 90%)
good (> 90%)
near favourable
Grassland
Grassland - montane
0
0
moderate (70-90%)
moderate (70-90%)
unfavourable
Wetlands (inland)
Rivers & streams
0
0
good (> 90%)
good (> 90%)
near favourable
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Most of site (50-90%) covered (including the most critical parts for important bird species)
A comprehensive and appropriate management plan exists that aims to maintain or improve the populations of qualifying bird species
Substantive conservation measures are being implemented but these are not comprehensive and are limited by resources and capacity
medium
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Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
forestry
-
nature conservation and research
-
tourism/recreation
-
water management
-
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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nyanga mountains. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 21/04/2021.