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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
The site includes a river, ponds, riverine vegetation, woodlands, dry meadows and abandoned fields.
Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Aythya nyroca (wintering).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The erection of powerlines has created a permanent hazard for large raptors. Stone quarrying is also a threat.
National Low
International None35 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (35 ha). 15 ha of IBA covered by Private Reserve (15 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Basse Vallée de la Durance (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/basse-vallée-de-la-durance-iba-france on 22/12/2024.
