East Gata mountain range (1720)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Solana de la Sierra de Gata - Las Hurdes
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.3333, Longitude: -6.5833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 350 to 1412
Area of KBA (km2): 1068.29542
Protected area coverage (%): 48.46
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain range in northern Extremadura. The vegetation consists of Pinus pinaster plantations, scrub and grassland. There are also some olive-groves and orchards. The main human activities are livestock-farming and forestry.
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: An important site for resident raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila adalberti (resident).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 60 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Forest | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Afforestation with Pinus plantations, fires, and new road construction are the main threats to the site.