Key Biodiversity Areas

Mount Kumgang (16111)
North Korea, Asia

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Mount Kumgang
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.6500, Longitude: 128.1333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 50 to 1638
Area of KBA (km2): 281.48678
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: Main habitat is mixed broadleaf-coniferous forest.
IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Forest100

Threats

Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Human disturbance (recreation/tourism) as threat to this site.

Additional information

References: Pak U-il 2000 (IBA Forms)