Maoshan Nature Reserve (15346)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Maoshan Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.7000, Longitude: 125.8333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 800
Area of KBA (km2): 146.12467
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in the north-east of Nehe City, with Wuda Lianchi (CN006) on its eastern border. Maoshan Nature Reserve (formerly Maoshan Forest Farm) is the source of many rivers.
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: Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |