Ricote and Nevela mountain ranges (1911)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierras de Ricote y Nevela
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.2500, Longitude: -1.2500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 1121
Area of KBA (km2): 101.8218
Protected area coverage (%): 66.29
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A group of low mountains dominated by Pinus woodland and maquis and with many cliffs and ravines. The main human activities are hunting and forestry.
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 area for cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: forestry (26%) | hunting (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 48 | |
| Shrubland | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from high hunting pressure, and poaching of chicks.