Havre de la Sienne (2191)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Havre de la Sienne
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.0000, Longitude: -1.5667
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 51.73777
Protected area coverage (%): 57.61
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of open sea and an estuary with mudflats, saltmarshes and sandy beaches. Agriculture and cattle-raising are the main human activities.
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 site for wintering seabirds and waders.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Disturbance is caused by recreational activities, particularly boating.