Iles de la Colombière, de la Nellière et des Haches (2200)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Iles de la Colombière, de la Nellière et des Haches
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.6333, Longitude: -2.2000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 10
Area of KBA (km2): 18.5372
Protected area coverage (%): 98.84
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Small islets and open sea. Human activities include fishing and boating.
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 tern colonies.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | not utilised | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: A well protected site but recreation and tourism disturb the tern colonies.