Pila mountain range (1933)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierra de la Pila
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.2333, Longitude: -1.2667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 300 to 1023
Area of KBA (km2): 101.27556
Protected area coverage (%): 84.65
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area covered by Pinus forest and scrub. Human activities include forestry, mining and hunting.
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 cliff-nesting birds.
Habitats
Land use: forestry (26%) | hunting | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 22 | |
| Forest | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from mining, forestry, hunting and the use of poison (`Other' threats, above).