Marina mountain ranges (1818)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierras de la Marina
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.6667, Longitude: -0.2500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1558
Area of KBA (km2): 1220.65327
Protected area coverage (%): 42.11
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area covered by Pinus forests, Mediterranean scrub and fruit cultivation.
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 raptors and species characteristic of Mediterranean habitats.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (20%) | forestry (20%) | hunting (75%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 18 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 35 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from forest fires and a high hunting pressure.