Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2010
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2006-2009 | 80-100 males | C1 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 220 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding | 2004-2009 | 45-50 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding | 2008-2009 | 6-7 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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| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2008 | high | not assessed | low |
| Was the whole site covered? | No | State assessed by | unset |
| Accuracy of information | medium | ||
| Threats to the site (pressure) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Level 1 | Threat Level 2 | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - small-holder farming | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | livestock farming and ranching (includes forest grazing) - small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | slow but significant deterioration | low |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | wood and pulp plantations (includes afforestation) - small-holder plantations | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | low |
| Energy production and mining | mining and quarrying | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | slow but significant deterioration | low |
| Energy production and mining | renewable energy | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | recreational activities | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | work and other activities | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | problematic native species/diseases - unspecified species | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Natural system modifications | dams & water management/use - dams (size unknown) | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | low |
| No known threats | no known threats | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Pollution | garbage & solid waste | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Residential and commercial development | housing and urban areas | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | low |
| Residential and commercial development | tourism and recreation areas | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | slow but significant deterioration | low |
| 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) | No management planning has taken place | Some limited conservation initiatives are in place | low |
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zalew Wiślany i Mierzeja Wiślana | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 40,862 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Zalew Wislany i Mierzeja Wislana | Baltic Sea Protected Area (HELCOM) | 40,000 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Wybrzeża Staropruskiego | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 1,760 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Słobicki | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 4,950 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Rzeka Pasłęka | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 8,418 | protected area overlaps with site | 6,084 |
| Puszczy Napiwodzko-Ramuckiej | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 131,278 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Puszcza Napiwodzko-Ramucka | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 116,605 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Ostoja bobrów na Rzece Pasłęce | Rezerwat Przyrody | 4,445 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Lasów Taborskich | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 30,152 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Dolina Pasłęki | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 43,421 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Dolina Pasłęki | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 20,670 | protected area overlaps with site | 18,428 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Forest | - | |
| Grassland | - | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pasleka river valley. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 19/08/2022.
