Vallée du Verghello (2256)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Vallée du Verghello
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.2000, Longitude: 9.1167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 435 to 2450
Area of KBA (km2): 27.37741
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes mountain streams, sclerophyllous scrub, conifer woodland and rocky areas.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for species and subspecies endemic to Corsica.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Land abandonment and the construction of forest tracks are the main threats to the site. A project exists to create a nature reserve on part of the site.