Adamello-Brenta, Monte Bondone e Giudicarie (2733)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Adamello-Brenta, Monte Bondone e Giudicarie
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.1333, Longitude: 10.7667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 392 to 3533
Area of KBA (km2): 1731.51346
Protected area coverage (%): 59.40
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The IBA includes the Adamello-Presanella granite massif and the Brenta Dolomites. The environment of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park is extremely varied, divided between the Adamello-Presanella granite massif (with forests, glaciers, streams, and lakes) and the Brenta Dolomites (characterized by peaks and rock faces). The flora consists of coniferous forests, beech woods, and alpine meadows.<br>Monte Bondone offers a varied alpine environment, with coniferous forests, meadows, and areas of mountain pine, culminating in the Tre Cime with sparser vegetation. The topography is of glacial origin, with valleys carved out by ancient glaciers, and offers extensive views towards the Brenta Dolomites and Adamello. <br>The Giudicarie Valleys are characterized by a predominantly mountainous environment, with alpine landscapes that include mountains, valleys, and lakes, such as the nearby areas of Lake Garda and Lake Ledro. <br>
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 | 42 | |
| Shrubland | 23 | |
| Other | 14 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 18 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 3 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership