Cardó, Tivissa and Llabería mountains (1918)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Serres de Cardó, Tivissa i Llaberia
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.0000, Longitude: 0.8000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 938
Area of KBA (km2): 744.50566
Protected area coverage (%): 54.34
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of mountains dominated by Pinus forests and Mediterranean scrub. The site includes an area of plain dominated by olive-groves.
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 site for breeding raptors and species characteristic of Mediterranean habitats.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | not utilised | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 22 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from both natural and man-induced fires and the erection of powerlines.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Ongoing |