Eth Turoun des Aureys (2167)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Eth Turoun des Aureys
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.0667, Longitude: -0.6333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 1300
Area of KBA (km2): 21.28083
Protected area coverage (%): 99.91
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site contains scree, cliffs, rocky slopes, heathland, meadows and montane Fagus forests.
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 24 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 24 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 24 | |
| Forest | 24 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is easy public access leading to disturbance of Gyps fulvus colonies and a consequent reduction in their breeding success.