Collarada-Telera (1767)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Collarada - Telera
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.6667, Longitude: -0.4167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1500 to 2886
Area of KBA (km2): 224.8908
Protected area coverage (%): 30.01
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A high-mountain zone dominated by alpine grasslands. The area is used for summer livestock-grazing and for skiing and hiking.
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 alpine birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | forestry (10%) | hunting (100%) | tourism/recreation (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 15 | |
| Grassland | 75 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from development of the skiing infrastructure, disturbance from tourists and the development of hydroelectric plants.