Forêt du Gavre (2390)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Forêt du Gavre
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.5333, Longitude: -1.8000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 20
Area of KBA (km2): 49.1085
Protected area coverage (%): 89.48
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Mixed forests and remnant moorlands.
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 (100%) | hunting (100%) | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Intensive forestry, high hunting pressure and increased tourism are the main threats.