Puig Carlit et environs (2294)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Puig Carlit et environs
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.5000, Longitude: 1.9167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1600 to 2921
0KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes high mountain valleys with large coniferous forests, lakes, scree, rocky slopes, alpine meadows and permanent lying snow.
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 montane species and breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: High tourist pressure, the construction of new forest tracks and water abstraction from lakes, to supply artificial snow machines, are the main threats to the site.