Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: C6 (2007)
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Area: 3,903 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | very high | negligible |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Blanket bog and heather moorland, with many lochs and several small areas of upland mire. The site supports an assemblage of breeding moorland birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: West Burrafirth (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/west-burrafirth-iba-united-kingdom on 24/11/2024.