Batumi (18588)
Georgia, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1c, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2015
National site name: Batumi
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.6333, Longitude: 41.6333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 500
Area of KBA (km2): 386.75636
Protected area coverage (%): 4.98
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Persecution/control | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Ongoing |