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Altopiano di Campeda (2814)
Italy, Europe

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Altopiano di Campeda
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.3000, Longitude: 8.7833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 325 to 1022
Area of KBA (km2): 195.16474
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes

Site details

Site description: The Campeda Plateau is a vast volcanic area with a predominantly steppe landscape (about 80% of the surface), characterised by overlapping basalt flows, which is home to a semi-natural habitat. The vegetation is dominated by arid areas with Mediterranean grasslands, steppes and oak-tree pastures, but along the watercourses there are carpets of water buttercups and plant species associated with temporary wetlands. 
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 HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Forest14
Shrubland1
Other11
Artificial - Terrestrial74

Threats

Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Biological resource useHunting & collecting terrestrial animalsPersecution/controlOngoing
Agriculture & aquacultureAnnual & perennial non-timber cropsSmall-holder farmingOngoing
Agriculture & aquacultureAnnual & perennial non-timber cropsShifting agricultureOnly in the past and unlikely to return
Biological resource useHunting & collecting terrestrial animalsIntentional use (species being assessed is the target)Ongoing
Transportation & service corridorsRoads & railroadsOnly in the past and unlikely to return
Climate change & severe weatherHabitat shifting & alterationOnly in the past and unlikely to return

Additional information

Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership