Salines de l'Etang de Berre (2330)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Salines de l'Etang de Berre
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.4667, Longitude: 5.1500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1
Area of KBA (km2): 5.34948
Protected area coverage (%): 86.71
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Saltmarshes and salinas around the Berre lagoon. Human activities include hunting and salt exploitation.
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 particularly important for breeding waders.
Habitats
Land use: hunting (100%) | urban/industrial/transport (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Aquatic | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The site is threatened by urban and industrial development, tourism and hunting pressure. Water pollution from industry is also a problem.