Foinaven (20817)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Foinaven
Central coordinates: Latitude: 58.3713, Longitude: -4.8078
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 210.84646
Protected area coverage (%): 99.98
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large upland area, important for breeding raptors and other montane species.
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.
Delineation rationale: First identified in 2007. JNCC SPA boundary used, digitised at 1:10,000.
Habitats
Land use: hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 45 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 45 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing |