UK146
Forest of Birse


Country/territory: United Kingdom

IBA criteria met: A1, B2, C1 (2007)
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Area: 852 ha

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
IBA conservation status
Year of assessment (most recent) State (condition) Pressure (threat) Response (action)
2007 not assessed low negligible
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Site description (2007 baseline)
This site covers the section of the Forest of Birse situated between Burnfoot and Turfgate, and contains mainly coniferous woodland. It is important for breeding raptors and other upland and forest species.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Forest of Birse (United Kingdom). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/forest-of-birse-iba-united-kingdom on 23/11/2024.