Stelvio National Park (2732)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.5000, Longitude: 10.5333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 473 to 3843
Area of KBA (km2): 1668.26014
Protected area coverage (%): 78.45
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A vast mountainous area in the central Alps dominated by the Ortles and Cevedale massifs. The Stelvio National Park offers an extraordinary variety of alpine environments, with altitudes ranging from 650 to almost 4,000 m. Its environment is characterized by high rocky peaks, glaciers, extensive coniferous forests (spruce, larch, Swiss pine), and wide alpine pastures.
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 30 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 6 | |
| Other | 12 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership