Haute Soule : massif de la Pierre-St-Martin. (2169)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Haute Soule : massif de la Pierre-St-Martin.
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.0333, Longitude: -0.7333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 589 to 2038
Area of KBA (km2): 178.1488
Protected area coverage (%): 99.12
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A montane area with Fagus forests, coniferous forests, scree, cliffs, rocky slopes and mountain rivers.
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: The site is important for breeding raptors, gamebirds and woodpeckers.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 20 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: High hunting pressure, disturbance from increasing recreational activities (climbing) and intensive forestry are the main threats.