Bois du Chapitre (2347)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Bois du Chapitre
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.5167, Longitude: 6.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1250 to 2062
Area of KBA (km2): 2.19127
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site is dominated by mixed forest and alpine meadows.
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 alpine and montane forest breeding species.
Habitats
Land use: forestry | not utilised
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Forest | 64 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Grassland | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The only reported threat is tourists visiting the site and causing disturbance.