Las Cañas lake (1758)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Lagunas de Las Cañas y de Laguardia
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.4833, Longitude: -2.4000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 370 to 370
Area of KBA (km2): 4.20962
Protected area coverage (%): 52.43
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An irrigation pond on the River Ebro close to Logroño, with surrounding marshy vegetation (Typha, Phragmites) and small patches of Tamarix scrub. The surrounding areas are used for vine and cereal cultivation and there is an industrial zone.
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: The site is particularly important for breeding herons.
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%) | water management (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats include a high human presence, fires and eutrophication. A management plan was officially approved in 1991.