Bois de Palayson, du Rouet et de Malvoisin (2353)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Bois de Palayson, du Rouet et de Malvoisin
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.5333, Longitude: 6.6333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 560
Area of KBA (km2): 142.97261
Protected area coverage (%): 79.21
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site includes cork oak Quercus suber forest, cliffs, rivers, riverine forest and cultivated areas.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are disturbance from hunting and tourism (including climbing). Urbanization and the construction of a highway are degrading the site.