Vallée de la Loire : Orléanais (2241)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Vallée de la Loire : Orléanais
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.7000, Longitude: 2.2333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 110
Area of KBA (km2): 77.93161
Protected area coverage (%): 68.19
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes rivers, ponds, natural sandy islets and riverine forest.
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 important for breeding terns.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Plans to construct a sewage farm and build a bridge threaten parts of the site.