Gorges du Tarn et de la Jonte (2318)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Gorges du Tarn et de la Jonte
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.2667, Longitude: 2.2833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 390 to 1000
Area of KBA (km2): 110.26907
Protected area coverage (%): 95.17
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A fast-flowing river with woodland, scrub and cliffs. Major roads run through the area.
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 breeding raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aegypius monachus (breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Mass tourism disturbs breeding species. Aegypius monachus and Gyps fulvus have been successfully reintroduced.