Forêt d'altitude du Jura : forêt du Risoux (2259)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Forêt d'altitude du Jura : forêt du Risoux
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.5333, Longitude: 6.0833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1050 to 1280
Area of KBA (km2): 41.56544
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of conifer and mixed woodland, scree, cliffs and subalpine grasslands.
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 forest and mountain species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 8 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 8 | |
| Forest | 85 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are the development of recreation and increased access to the forests.