Peña de Francia (1681)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Peña de Francia
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.5000, Longitude: -6.1667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 650 to 1730
Area of KBA (km2): 565.60524
Protected area coverage (%): 77.26
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with slopes covered by Quercus and Castanea woodland, Cytisus scrub and a few Pinus plantations. The main human activities are forestry, game hunting and tourism.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding forest raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila adalberti (resident).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry (70%) | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 3 | |
| Shrubland | 23 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 63 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from afforestation and human disturbance.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Wood & pulp plantations | Small-holder plantations | Only in the future |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Only in the future |
| Pollution | Domestic & urban waste water | Type Unknown/Unrecorded | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing | |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Geological events | Avalanches/landslides | Only in the future | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Ongoing |