Zones rupestres du Tarasconnais et massif d'Aston (2312)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Zones rupestres du Tarasconnais et massif d'Aston
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.7333, Longitude: 1.6833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 550 to 2730
0KBA 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.
Additional biodiversity: The site is important for montane birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 48 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Forest | 48 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The construction of an access road for tourists and the development of a ski-station threaten the site.