Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | resident (-) | 40–80 pairs | B3, C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Nature reserves in Deverdisse | Nature Reserve (-) | <1 |
| 1997 | Ry de Bissu | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | <1 |
| 1997 | Mare de Sohier | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | - |
| 2002 | Massif forestier de Daverdisse | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IV) | 30 |
| 2002 | Haute-Wimbe | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IV) | 20 |
| 2002 | Vallée de l'Almache en amont de Gembes | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IV) | 1 |
| 2002 | Haute-Lesse | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IV) | 1 |
| 2013 | Sources du Ruisseau de Passe Brebis | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | <1 |
| 2013 | Ruisseau le Glan | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Sources de Hollenne | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Fagne de Gaudru | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Vallée du Wéry | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Neupont | Site naturel d'interêt scientifique (IV) | <1 |
| 2015 | Massif forestier de Daverdisse | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IV) | 30 |
| 2015 | Haute-Wimbe | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IV) | 20 |
| 2015 | Vallée de l'Almache en amont de Gembes | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IV) | 1 |
| 2015 | Haute-Lesse | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IV) | 1 |
| 2015 | Ruisseau Le Glan | Réserve naturelle domaniale (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 80 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 20 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Forestry plantations; Urban parks and gardens; Other urban and industrial areas |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 90 |
| agriculture | 10 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 1 |
| nature conservation and research | 1 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Daverdisse (Belgium). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/daverdisse-iba-belgium on 23/12/2024.