Les Couzes Sud (2156)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Les Couzes Sud
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.4000, Longitude: 3.1333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1100
Area of KBA (km2): 164.92168
Protected area coverage (%): 97.50
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 area is important for breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The abandonment of grazing is the main threat, leading to a decrease in habitat quality.