Simple download service (Atom) of the dataset: Important Areas for Bird Conservation in Ile-de-France (ZICO)

Polygons representing the perimeters of the IBAs, numbering 6 in Île-de-France.ZICO in French (= IBA in English for Important Bird Area) refers to an international scientific inventory (Birdlife.org) to identify the most favourable areas for the conservation of wild birds. Within the European Union, IBA may also mean Area of Community Interest for Birds or Area of Community Importance for Birds.To be classified as an IBA, a site must meet at least one of the following conditions:- be able to be the habitat of a certain population of a species internationally recognised as being at risk;- be the habitat of a large number or concentration of migratory birds, coastal birds or seabirds;- be the habitat of a large number of species with restricted biotope. Generally speaking, IBAs are intended to ensure the conservation and management of species.