Pènes du Moulle de Jaut (2168)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Pènes du Moulle de Jaut
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.0333, Longitude: -0.3500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 550 to 1230
Area of KBA (km2): 43.21967
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes areas of scree, cliffs, rocky slopes, montane Fagus forests and alpine habitats.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This site is important for breeding raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 33 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The burning of vegetation and the erection of powerlines are the main threats. Hunting (including the illegal shooting of raptors), and recreation (skiing and climbing) are also threats.