Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (2004) | 542 males | B2, C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1996) | 2 | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter (1992) | 15 birds | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (2006) | 159 males | C6 |
| Dartford Warbler Curruca undata | NT | resident (2006) | 422 males | C6 |
| Common Stonechat Saxicola torquatus | LC | resident (1992) | 430 pairs | B2 |
Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2007. The most recent assessment (2007) is shown below.
| IBA conservation assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | State | Pressure | Response |
| 2007 | moderate | high | medium |
| Whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
| yes | population | good | |
| State (condition of the trigger species' populations) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Actual vs Reference (units) | % remaining | Result | ||
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | 542 / 325 (males) | 100 | good | ||
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | 159 / 58 (males) | 100 | good | ||
| Dartford Warbler Curruca undata | 422 / 540 (males) | 79 | moderate | ||
| Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Residential and commercial development | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | high |
| Natural system modifications | happening now | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | happening now | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Planning | Action | Result |
| Whole area (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation | A management plan exists, but it is out of date or not comprehensive | Substantive conservation measures are being implemented, but these are not comprehensive and are limited by resources and capacity | medium |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Bramshaw Commons | Nature Reserve (V) | 2 |
| 1947 | Hale Purlieu | Nature Reserve (V) | 1 |
| 1984 | Norley Copse and Meadow | Site of Special Scientific Interest (UK) (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Kingston Great Common | National Nature Reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 1996 | The New Forest | Site of Special Scientific Interest (UK) (IV) | 100 |
| 1997 | Lymington River | Site of Special Scientific Interest (UK) (IV) | <1 |
| 1999 | Ibsley and Rockford Commons | Nature Reserve (V) | 2 |
| 2005 | New Forest | National Park (V) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Forestry plantations |
| Forest | - | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands |
| Shrubland | - | Scrub; Heathland |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: New Forest (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/new-forest-iba-united-kingdom on 28/12/2024.