Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4ii, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3, C3, C4, C6 (2007)
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Area: 1,316 hectares (13.16 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | very high | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
An island characterized by steep slopes and a cool oceanic climate. Vegetation types include mire and cliff-top communities, with submaritime and montane communities on higher ground. The site holds very large populations of cliff and moorland nesting seabirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Foula (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/foula-iba-united-kingdom on 22/12/2024.