Boumort mountains (1783)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Serra de Boumort
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.3333, Longitude: 1.1667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 550 to 2076
Area of KBA (km2): 585.6977
Protected area coverage (%): 45.14
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rugged area of limestone rock and a narrow gorge. The vegetation consists of Pinus forest, scrub and alpine grasslands. The main human activities are game hunting, forestry, apiculture (`Other' land-use, below) and some livestock-farming.
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 cliff-nesting raptors and forest birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (30%) | forestry (55%) | hunting (40%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 65 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 15 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There is a high level of disturbance from sporting and recreational activities, particularly off-road driving. Intensive forest management, fires, and hunting are also serious threats.