Basse Ardêche (2400)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Basse Ardêche
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.4167, Longitude: 4.4667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 45 to 430
Area of KBA (km2): 461.25349
Protected area coverage (%): 17.64
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of garrigue and Quercus ilex scrub, with a river, cliffs, rocky slopes, arable fields and orchards.
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: The site is important for breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 30 | |
| Shrubland | 70 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Recreation (including boating), and the construction of new tracks and tourist facilities are the main threats.