Marais de Manteyer (France) IBA | Text

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Marais de Manteyer

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Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context

The largest wetland in the high Alps.

Key biodiversity

The site is important for migratory waterbirds and raptors.

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

The main threat is the abandonment of grazing, which is leading to loss of open habitat.

Protected areas

National High International None62 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (62 ha).

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Marais de Manteyer (France). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/marais-de-manteyer-iba-france on 25/12/2024.