Forêts picardes : massif de Saint-Gobain (2376)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Forêts picardes : massif de Saint-Gobain
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.5667, Longitude: 3.3833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 207 to 207
Area of KBA (km2): 194.4484
Protected area coverage (%): 57.35
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of deciduous forests, rivers and ponds.
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: This site is important for breeding forest species.
Habitats
Land use: forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Increased tourism and afforestation with conifers are the main threats.