Central NSW Mallee (23836)
Australia, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Central NSW Mallee
Central coordinates: Latitude: -32.8292, Longitude: 145.7048
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 135 to 245
Area of KBA (km2): 2529.776292
Protected area coverage (%): 98.78
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 14 | |
| Shrubland | 86 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |