Key Biodiversity Areas

Meranti (15841)
Indonesia, Asia

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2006
National site name: Meranti
Central coordinates: Latitude: -2.2833, Longitude: 103.2667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 130
Area of KBA (km2): 1524.1743
Protected area coverage (%): 1.93
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) KBA identified in the CI/CEPF Conservation Outcomes poster for Sumatra [Sundaland Hotspot] (2007). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat status follow the 2004 IUCN Red List.

Habitats

IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Forest100

Threats

Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Agriculture & aquacultureAnnual & perennial non-timber cropsSmall-holder farmingOngoing
Biological resource useLogging & wood harvestingUnintentional effects: subsistence/small scale (species being assessed is not the target) [harvest]Ongoing
Biological resource useFishing & harvesting aquatic resourcesUnintentional effects: subsistence/small scale (species being assessed is not the target) [harvest]Ongoing
Biological resource useHunting & collecting terrestrial animalsUnintentional effects (species being assessed is not the target)Only in the future
Agriculture & aquacultureWood & pulp plantationsAgro-industry plantationsOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentHousing & urban areasOngoing
Energy production & miningOil & gas drillingOngoing
Transportation & service corridorsRoads & railroadsOngoing
Climate change & severe weatherStorms & floodingOnly in the future