Parc National des Cévennes (2307)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Parc National des Cévennes
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.2500, Longitude: 3.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 380 to 1700
Area of KBA (km2): 870.83685
Protected area coverage (%): 99.93
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with deciduous and conifer forests, large areas of heathlands, scree and rocky slopes and alpine meadows.
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 species associated with open upland habitats and forest, particularly breeding raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (1-10 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 41 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Grassland | 14 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 24 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Afforestation with conifers, changes in cattle-raising practices and recreation are the main threats to the site.