Pass of Beceite-Turmell mountain (1812)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Els Ports - Beceite - Monte Turmell
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.8333, Longitude: 0.2500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 150 to 1447
Area of KBA (km2): 1017.16595
Protected area coverage (%): 75.61
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with many cliffs and gullies. Vegetation includes extensive Pinus woodlands, areas of maquis and large areas of scrub. The area is used for forestry, livestock-grazing, and hunting.
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 breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | forestry (50%) | hunting (30%) | not utilised (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 30 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include a dam project on the River Matarraña, fires and the use of poisoned baits.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Persecution/control | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Ongoing |