Low Tietar river and La Vera valley (1956)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Bajo Tiétar y rampa de La Vera
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.0833, Longitude: -5.5833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 1175
Area of KBA (km2): 736.8057
Protected area coverage (%): 11.01
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A fertile valley with riverine forest, Pinus forest and dehesas.
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 forest raptors and Ciconia nigra. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (20 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | forestry (40%) | hunting (40%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 12 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 40 | |
| Grassland | 8 | |
| Forest | 32 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 8 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Agricultural intensification, particularly pesticide pollution and illegal use of water resources, together with a project to build a new dam are the main threats.