Valdegovía-Arcena mountain range (1905)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Valdegovía - Sierra de Arcena
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.8333, Longitude: -3.1833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 480 to 1333
Area of KBA (km2): 311.9576
Protected area coverage (%): 29.58
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with abundant cliffs. There are extensive areas of Pinus forest in the valleys together with grassland and arable crops. The main human activities are forestry and hunting.
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: This is an important area for cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (65%) | forestry (50%) | hunting (100%) | nature conservation and research (22%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 9 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 5 | |
| Grassland | 27 | |
| Shrubland | 27 | |
| Forest | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats but some disturbance is caused by forestry activities, hunting and visitors. A management plan exists for the Natural Park.