Gorges de la Dourbie et causses avoisinants (2319)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Gorges de la Dourbie et causses avoisinants
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.0833, Longitude: 2.1833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 360 to 1200
Area of KBA (km2): 225.64798
Protected area coverage (%): 99.97
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site comprises rocky habitats, a river, agricultural land, woodland and garrigue.
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 | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 14 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 14 | |
| Forest | 14 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 14 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 14 | |
| Shrubland | 14 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 14 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Two subsites, Causses Noir and du Larzac, are threatened by agricultural intensification, forestry operations and tourism. Hunting pressure is also high.