Basse vallée du Var (2350)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Basse vallée du Var
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.7667, Longitude: 7.2000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 50
Area of KBA (km2): 179.83846
Protected area coverage (%): 92.10
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Var River estuary with ponds, natural islets and riverine vegetation.
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.
Delineation rationale: Includes a seaward extension area (16857 ha) delineated on the basis of foraging area of breeding seabirds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (80%) | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 32 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 32 | |
| Marine Neritic | 32 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Fishing and recreation cause high levels of disturbance.