Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 10-11 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding | 1991 | 100-115 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2000) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Forêt de Gâvre | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 91 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 100 |
| hunting | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Forêt du Gavre (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/forêt-du-gavre-iba-france on 24/11/2024.