Gerecse (1400)
Hungary, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Gerecse
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.7167, Longitude: 18.5000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 113 to 634
Area of KBA (km2): 525.03078
Protected area coverage (%): 66.52
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A low limestone mountain situated between the town of Tatabánya and the River Danube. Deciduous oak Quercus forests cover the lower slopes, with submontane forests of Quercus, Carpinus, Fagus and karst scrub at higher altitudes.
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)
Additional biodiversity: An important area for raptors and other forest birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (20%) | forestry (70%) | military (30%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 70 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 15 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat to the site is posed by intensive forestry practices. MME's local chapter is actively involved in the protection of raptors.