Massif des Vosges : crêtes de Schneeberg au Donon (2140)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Massif des Vosges : crêtes de Schneeberg au Donon
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.5667, Longitude: 7.2333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1010
Area of KBA (km2): 84.96071
Protected area coverage (%): 70.04
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of mixed woodland, rivers, peatbogs, cliffs and rocky slopes.
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 forest species.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | forestry (95%) | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Forest | 81 | |
| Shrubland | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are intensive forestry and the development of winter tourism.