Kunes forest (15442)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Kunes forest
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.2500, Longitude: 84.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1100 to 4100
Area of KBA (km2): 1010.10798
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located on the upper Ili River in the central part of the Tian Shan mountains, 280 km south south-east of Yining City and 250 km south south-west of Urumqi. The Kunes River flows through the IBA, which is relatively moist with an annual rainfall of 751.4-955.6 mm. The IBA is a breeding and staging area for birds.
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: Nationally protected animals include Panthra uncia, Ursus arctos, Vulpes vulpes, Ovis ammon, Cervus elaphus and Sus scrofa.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Wendall – source unknown. Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 |