Sant Gervás mountains (1782)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Serra de Sant Gervàs
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.3333, Longitude: 0.9167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 1839
Area of KBA (km2): 260.31899
Protected area coverage (%): 42.56
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain range dominated by scrub and grassland. The area is used for grazing sheep
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 22 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 | |
| Grassland | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are uncontrolled tourism and the abandonment of traditional agriculture.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Only in the future |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Only in the future | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Only in the future |