Valley of the Syre (3584)
Luxembourg, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Vallée de la Syre de Moutfort à Roodt/Syre
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.6667, Longitude: 6.3000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 240 to 270
Area of KBA (km2): 3.75324
Protected area coverage (%): 76.73
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A valley with grassland and small wetlands (ponds and reedbeds) along the Syre stream.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: An important area for Ciconia ciconia with several birds summering in the area. Other species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive and breeding at the site include Lanius collurio and Alcedo atthis. Species occurring on passage include Luscinia svecica, Philomachus pugnax and Tringa glareola.
Delineation rationale: Delineation corresponds to the one of the SPA 'Vallée de la Syre de Moutfort à Roodt/Syre'
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (7%) | forestry (11%) | hunting | nature conservation and research (35%) | rangeland/pastureland (68%) | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 11 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 3 | |
| Grassland | 74 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 11 | |
| Shrubland | 1 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Thirty percent of the area is owned by the Foundation Hëllef fir d'Natur.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing |