Montagnes de Marcou, de l'Espinouse et du Caroux (2308)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Montagnes de Marcou, de l'Espinouse et du Caroux
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.6500, Longitude: 2.9833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 1124
Area of KBA (km2): 145.06616
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes deciduous montane forests, heathlands, peatbogs, scree and rocky slopes.
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: The site is important for montane and Mediterranean species, including Aquila chrysaetos, Circaetus gallicus, Circus cyaneus, Circus pygargus, Sylvia undata, Emberiza hortulana, Caprimulgus europaeus and Lanius collurio.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: High numbers of tourists, the abandonment of cattle-grazing and intensified forest management are threatening the site.