Brenne: Forêt de Lancosme (2233)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Brenne: Forêt de Lancosme
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.7667, Longitude: 1.3667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 110 to 110
Area of KBA (km2): 59.05805
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Mixed woodland with heathland, ponds, Populus groves and bocage.
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 forest and heathland birds.
Habitats
Land use: forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 30 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Forest | 60 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are recreation, afforestation with conifers, and stag hunting until the end of March, which disturbs early breeding species.