Cap Frehel (2210)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Cap Frehel
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.6667, Longitude: -2.3167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 73
Area of KBA (km2): 309.57228
Protected area coverage (%): 92.91
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of open sea, rocky islets, cliffs and heathland.
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 area for seabird colonies.
Delineation rationale: Includes a large seaward extension area (32085 ha) delineated on the basis of foraging area of breeding seabirds.
Habitats
Land use: hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Marine Neritic | 79 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 1 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Marine pollution from oil tankers (`Other' threats, above) is the major threat to seabird breeding colonies and wintering populations.