Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: B1i, C3 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 574 hectares (5.74 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | good | low | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
One of the largest freshwater bodies in south-west England, supporting a sparse open-water plant community, this large artificial reservoir supports breeding wetland species and attracts wintering and passage wildfowl. The IBA also includes areas of managed pasture.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chew Valley (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chew-valley-iba-united-kingdom on 27/12/2024.