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Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 1998

Populations of IBA trigger species

Species	Current IUCN Red List Category	Season	Year(s) of estimate	Population estimate	IBA Criteria Triggered
Cape Francolin Pternistis capensis	LC	resident	1998	present	A3
Knysna Turaco Tauraco corythaix	LC	resident	1998	present	A2
Black Harrier Circus maurus	EN	resident	-	present	A1
Knysna Woodpecker Campethera notata	NT	resident	1998	present	A1, A2
Victorin's Warbler Cryptillas victorini	LC	resident	1998	present	A3
Knysna Warbler Bradypterus sylvaticus	VU	resident	1998	present	A2
Cape Bulbul Pycnonotus capensis	LC	resident	1998	present	A3
Chorister Robin-chat Cossypha dichroa	LC	resident	1998	present	A2
Cape Sugarbird Promerops cafer	LC	resident	1998	present	A3
Orange-breasted Sunbird Anthobaphes violacea	LC	resident	1998	present	A3
Forest Canary Crithagra scotops	LC	resident	1998	present	A2
Cape Siskin Crithagra totta	LC	resident	1998	present	A1, A3

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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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) - agro-industry grazing, ranching or farmin	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	moderate to rapid deterioration	high
Agricultural expansion and intensification	wood and pulp plantations (includes afforestation) - agro-industry plantations	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	no or imperceptible deterioration	low
Climate change and severe weather	habitat shifting and alteration	likely in long term (beyond 4 years)	majority/most of area/population (50-90%)	slow but significant deterioration	medium
Energy production and mining	mining and quarrying	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	no or imperceptible deterioration	low
Human intrusions and disturbance	recreational activities	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	slow but significant deterioration	medium
Human intrusions and disturbance	work and other activities	happening now	majority/most of area/population (50-90%)	no or imperceptible 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%)	slow but significant deterioration	high
Natural system modifications	dams & water management/use - small dams	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	slow but significant deterioration	medium
Natural system modifications	fire & fire suppression - increase in fire frequency/intensity	happening now	majority/most of area/population (50-90%)	slow but significant deterioration	high
Pollution	agricultural & forestry effluents - herbicides and pesticides	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	slow but significant deterioration	medium
Pollution	domestic & urban waste water - run-off	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	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%)	no or imperceptible deterioration	low
Residential and commercial development	tourism and recreation areas	happening now	some of area/population (10-49%)	slow but significant deterioration	medium

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%)	favourable
Shrubland	Shrubland - Cape (fynbos)	0	0	good (> 90%)	good (> 90%)	favourable

Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation	Management Planning	Conservation Action	Result
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation	A comprehensive and appropriate management plan exists that aims to maintain or improve the populations of qualifying bird species	The conservation measures needed for the site are being comprehensively and effectively implemented	high

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Protected Area	Designation	Area (ha)	Relationship with IBA	Overlap with IBA (ha)
Whiskey Creek Nature Reserve	Forest Nature Reserve	2,138	protected area overlaps with site	0
Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area	Marine Protected Area	29,366	protected area contained by site	0
The Gums Private Nature Reserve	Nature Reserve	62	protected area contained by site	0
Robberg Nature Reserve	Nature Reserve	196	protected area contained by site	0
Robberg Marine Protected Area	Marine Protected Area	2,618	protected area contained by site	0
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve	Nature Reserve	890	protected area contained by site	0
Garden Route National Park	National Park	126,386	protected area overlaps with site	24,000
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas	World Heritage Site (natural or mixed)	1,094,742	protected area overlaps with site	0
Buitenverwachting Private Nature Reserve	Nature Reserve	248	protected area contained by site	0
Brackenburn Private Nature Reserve	Nature Reserve	91	protected area contained by site	0
Annex Arch Rock Private Nature Reserve	Nature Reserve	54	protected area contained by site	0

IUCN Habitat	Habitat detail	Extent (% of site)
Forest	Montane forest - mixed	-
Shrubland	Shrubland - Cape (fynbos)	-
Wetlands (inland)	Coastal lagoons, Rivers & streams	-
Coastline	Sand dunes & beaches, Scree, boulders and bare rock, Sea cliffs & rocky shores, Shingle & stony beaches	-

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Land-use	Extent (% of site)
nature conservation and research	-
tourism/recreation	-
agriculture	-

For further information about the land use classification please click here.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Tsitsikama - Plettenberg Bay. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 08/08/2022.