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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding | 1991 | 250-500 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 4-5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | FR180 | Biological Reserve | 3 |
| 1995 | Les Frettes - Massif des Glières | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 42 |
| 1995 | Montagne des Frêtes | Réserve biologique | 3 |
| 2003 | Tourbière de Balme | Arrêté de protection de biotope | <1 |
| 2006 | Les Frettes - massif des Glières | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 42 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders, Inland cliffs | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montagne des Frêtes et plateau des Glières (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montagne-des-frêtes-et-plateau-des-glières-iba-france on 23/11/2024.