Toledo mountains-Cabañeros (1714)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Montes de Toledo - Cabañeros
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.5000, Longitude: -4.3333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 1447
Area of KBA (km2): 3630.14314
Protected area coverage (%): 54.84
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: In the mountains the vegetation comprises large expanses of sclerophyllous scrub, areas of dense maquis, and small Quercus woodlands. In the plains there are extensive dehesas and grasslands.
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: Breeding birds include four of the 20 species in Europe that are restricted to the Mediterranean biome (when breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | hunting (26%) | nature conservation and research (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 16 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Grassland | 16 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 16 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from road and track improvements, the use of poison baits and the use of metal fences, all as part of hunting activities (`Other' threats).
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Small-holder farming | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| 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 | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing |