Enguera mountain range-La Canal de Navarrés (1957)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierra de Enguera - La Canal de Navarrés
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.0000, Longitude: -0.8000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 300 to 1126
Area of KBA (km2): 590.66827
Protected area coverage (%): 87.46
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area dominated by Pinus forest and scrub, degraded by forest fires.
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 breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | forestry (50%) | hunting (80%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 3 | |
| Shrubland | 34 | |
| Grassland | 21 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 7 | |
| Forest | 34 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The most important threats are forest fires and illegal hunting.