Tamadaba pine woodland (2008)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Pinar de Tamadaba
Central coordinates: Latitude: 28.0500, Longitude: -15.6833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1400
Area of KBA (km2): 35.02926
Protected area coverage (%): 99.36
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Heterogeneous Pinus canariensis forest situated in the north-west of Gran Canaria. The most humid areas exhibit great floristic richness. Human activities include hunting and the collection of pine-needles for use in cultivation.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This is one of the priority areas to be improved for Fringilla teydea under the conservation programme (with LIFE funding).
Habitats
Land use: forestry (26%) | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 37 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 37 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Forest fires and massive and uncontrolled human presence threaten the IBA. The local government has run a conservation programme for Fringilla teydea polatzeki since 1991.