Plateau Ardennais (2216)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Plateau Ardennais
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.8833, Longitude: 4.7833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 106 to 504
Area of KBA (km2): 939.94335
Protected area coverage (%): 92.81
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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 woodland birds, particularly breeding raptors. It is also one of the most important breeding sites in France for Bonasa bonasia.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 17 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 17 | |
| Shrubland | 17 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 17 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 17 | |
| Forest | 17 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The development of tourism and recreation activities, such as climbing, are significant threats.