Forêts du Perche (2194)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Forêts du Perche
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.5167, Longitude: 0.8500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 273
Area of KBA (km2): 510.08211
Protected area coverage (%): 91.05
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of deciduous and conifer forests, ponds, rivers, marshes, aquatic vegetation, meadows, and hedgerows.
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 site is of special interest for forest and wetland species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at this site. Forestry and hunting practices are well managed.