Poyasovy Kamen' ridge (18860)
Russia (European), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2006
National site name: Poyasovy Kamen'
Central coordinates: Latitude: 61.9500, Longitude: 59.5500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 150 to 1322
0KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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: Important area for A3-criteria species.
Habitats
Land use: hunting (30%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 8 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 2 | |
| Forest | 90 |
Additional information
References: Boiko G.V.Kuznetsova I.A.Sysoev V.A.