Madrona and Andújar mountain ranges (1844)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierra Madrona - Sierra de Andújar
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.3333, Longitude: -4.0000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 350 to 1300
Area of KBA (km2): 2320.13205
Protected area coverage (%): 90.39
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area in the Sierra Morena. The vegetation comprises Mediterranean scrub, dehesas, Pinus plantations and small areas of cultivation. The main human activities are livestock-farming, game hunting and forestry.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important area for breeding raptors
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry | hunting (26%) | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 7 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 7 | |
| Grassland | 7 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include forestry, particularly the use of plantations and dam and road projects. Tourism is a potential threat. A management plan has been officially approved for the Sierra de Andujar Natural Park. Aquila adalberti is monitored.