Forêt de Saou (2397)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Forêt de Saou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.6500, Longitude: 5.1333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 350 to 1559
Area of KBA (km2): 50.79119
Protected area coverage (%): 96.21
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site contains deciduous and coniferous forests, cliffs, rocky slopes and subalpine meadows.
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 raptors and forest birds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | forestry (40%) | hunting | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Forest | 76 | |
| Grassland | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at this site.