Vallée de la Charente : amont d'Angoulême (2356)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Vallée de la Charente : amont d'Angoulême
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.7667, Longitude: -0.0667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 35 to 80
Area of KBA (km2): 46.8335
Protected area coverage (%): 66.28
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A river valley with wet meadows, Populus plantations and arable fields.
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 | hunting | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are the conversion of wet meadows into arable fields and the destruction of nests and young Crex crex due to early mowing. An agri-environment scheme is now in operation in the area.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Wood & pulp plantations | Agro-industry plantations | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing |