Upper sections of the rivers Tajo and Tajuña (1698)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c
Year of last assessment: 2019
National site name: Alto Tajo y Tajuña
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.8000, Longitude: -2.2500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 1744
Area of KBA (km2): 1570.87201
Protected area coverage (%): 79.55
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A limestone canyon along the upper reaches of the Rivers Tajo and Tajuña. Vegetation includes Pinus forest, garrigue and grassland areas.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site is important for cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 12 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 12 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 12 | |
| Shrubland | 12 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats are from more intensive forest management and disturbance from increasing recreational activities, particularly angling and canoeing.