Yone and Gushi tidal flats (15292)
Japan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Yone and Gushi tidal flats
Central coordinates: Latitude: 26.1667, Longitude: 127.6500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 1.81567
Protected area coverage (%): 31.82
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)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution | Agricultural & forestry effluents | Herbicides and pesticides | Only in the future |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Pollution | Garbage & solid waste | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Flight paths | Ongoing |