Le Pinail, Forêt de Moulière et bois du Défens (2364)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Le Pinail, Forêt de Moulière et bois du Défens
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.6500, Longitude: 0.4833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 140 to 140
Area of KBA (km2): 61.80647
Protected area coverage (%): 96.58
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Ilex heathlands, with recently afforested areas of Pinus, some mixed forests and small ponds. Human activities include forestry and hunting.
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: forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The site is threatened by forestry exploitation: ancient woodland is being felled and replaced with Pinus plantations and other exotic species.