Fresser-Setcases (1775)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Freser - Setcases
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.4167, Longitude: 2.3333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1200 to 2913
Area of KBA (km2): 388.99772
Protected area coverage (%): 52.31
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area in the eastern Pyrenees, with large conifer forests, scrub, grasslands and rocky areas. The area is used for game hunting, forestry, livestock-farming, 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 forest and alpine species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry | hunting (26%) | tourism/recreation (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Forest | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from infrastructural developments such as roads and powerlines, urban development and disturbance from visitors. Monitoring of Tetrao urogallus and Perdix perdix is conducted by the regional government.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |