Paúl de Arzila

Paúl de Arzila

Country:
Portugal
Site number:
822
Area:
585.0 ha
Designation date:
08-05-1996
Coordinates:
40°10'12"N 08°33'14"W

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Paúl de Arzila. 08/05/96; Regiao Centro; 585 ha; 40°40'N 008°33'W. Special Protection Area EC Directive; Nature Reserve. Permanently flooded wetland including ponds and drainage channels along the Mondego River, surrounded by pine forest and farmland. The dominant feature is extensive reedbeds associated with Salix. The area supports important breeding and wintering populations of several species of wetland birds. The site is important for water retention and flood regulation. Human activities include fishing, reed cutting, and environmental education. Ramsar site no. 822. Most recent RIS information: 1993.
Administrative region: Regiao Centro
National legal designation:
  • Nature Reserve
Regional (international) legal designations:
  • EU Natura 2000
Last publication date: 08-05-1996
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)