Mount Paekdu (16080)
North Korea, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Mount Paekdu
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.8000, Longitude: 128.3167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 2750
Area of KBA (km2): 513.13528
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
Summary of habitats in KBA: The main habitat in this site is coniferous forest
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Some logging and human disturbance are listed as threats.
Additional information
References: Pak U-il 1999 (IBA Forms)Chong and Morishita (1996)Report on conservation measures for Important areas of cranes in East Asia. Wild Bird Society of Japan, Tokyo.Scott (1989) A directory of Asian wetlands. IUCN. Gland.