Vallée du Régino (2252)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Vallée du Régino
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.5667, Longitude: 8.9667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1680
Area of KBA (km2): 95.53216
Protected area coverage (%): 40.19
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large area of sclerophyllous scrub and Mediterranean woodland lying between the sea and mountains in northern Corsica.
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 site is important for breeding raptors and species associated with Mediterranean habitats.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (100%) | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 3 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 16 | |
| Forest | 31 | |
| Shrubland | 31 | |
| Grassland | 16 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 3 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Abandonment of land management and anthropogenic fires threaten the site.