Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, C3, C4, C6 (2007)
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Area: 7,061 hectares (70.61 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | very poor | high | high |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The Levels and Moors have formed in the valleys of five rivers, which drain a large part of north Somerset. The whole area is low-lying, and the naturally poor drainage has encouraged peat build-up. Habitat-types include wet grassland, fen and raised bog. The IBA is important for breeding and wintering wildfowl and other wetland birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Somerset Levels and Moors (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/somerset-levels-and-moors-iba-united-kingdom on 22/12/2024.