Gorges de la Truyère (2154)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Gorges de la Truyère
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.9000, Longitude: 2.9000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 235 to 960
Area of KBA (km2): 215.93217
Protected area coverage (%): 92.83
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: This site is important for breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation (67%) | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The site is threatened by forestry exploitation and the replacement of natural woodland with exotic species. There is also heavy hunting pressure and disturbance from wind-surfing and sailing.