Cirque de Gavarnie (2310)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Cirque de Gavarnie
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.7333, Longitude: 0.0667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1374 to 3248
Area of KBA (km2): 65.82494
Protected area coverage (%): 99.97
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 19 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Forest | 10 | |
| Grassland | 67 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The development of tourism, the construction of roads, and the erection of powerlines threaten the site.