Parc National de la Vanoise (2405)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Parc National de la Vanoise
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.4000, Longitude: 6.8667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1000 to 3855
Area of KBA (km2): 682.15917
Protected area coverage (%): 40.88
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mid- to high-altitude mountain area with conifer forests, dry meadows, alpine meadows, scree and cliffs, glaciers and permanent lying snow.
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 holds important populations of mountain, forest and raptor species. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (irregular breeder).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Development of ski-stations in the areas surrounding the IBA is a threat.