Haut Val d'Allier (2146)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Haut Val d'Allier
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.0167, Longitude: 3.5667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 460 to 1200
Area of KBA (km2): 530.90421
Protected area coverage (%): 97.45
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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: The site is mainly important for forest birds, including raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (30%) | fisheries/aquaculture (5%) | forestry | hunting (90%) | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport (11%) | water management (1%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Forest | 62 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 11 | |
| Grassland | 13 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Water pollution and the development of mass tourism are reported threats to the site.