Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, C3 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 247 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very unfavourable | high | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The IBA is located in the south Lammermuir Hills, and comprises heather moorland in the east and raised mire in the west, in addition to the two pools of Hule Moss. The heath is the largest remaining example of mid-altitude moorland in the Borders. The site supports wintering and passage geese and a suite of breeding and wintering moorland birds, including waders.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Greenlaw Moor (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/greenlaw-moor-iba-united-kingdom on 27/11/2024.