Sheka Forest (28717)
Ethiopia, Africa
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Sheka Forest
Central coordinates: Latitude: 7.6820, Longitude: 35.2330
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 3699.29372
Protected area coverage (%): 20.73
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Delineation rationale: 2013-07-10 (BL Secretariat): boundary polygon created and site extent measured as 370000 ha (rounded to nearest 10%), as part of CEPF East Afromontane Ecosystem Profiling process.
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Shifting agriculture | Only in the future |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Wood & pulp plantations | Small-holder plantations | Only in the future |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Only in the future | |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Only in the future | |
| Pollution | Garbage & solid waste | Ongoing |