Les Couzes Nord (2155)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Les Couzes Nord
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.5333, Longitude: 3.0333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 1200
Area of KBA (km2): 195.95318
Protected area coverage (%): 99.99
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Valley and plateaus with mixed forests, cliffs and rocky areas, meadows, crops, hedgerows and bushy heathlands.
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 migrating storks and raptors, but no quantitative data are available.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are disturbance, due to hunting, and hedgerow destruction caused by changes in land tenure.