Bodmin Moor (2429)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Bodmin Moor
Central coordinates: Latitude: 50.5778, Longitude: -4.5898
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 196 to 420
Area of KBA (km2): 82.87104
Protected area coverage (%): 96.57
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Bodmin Moor occupies much of the central part of east Cornwall, and is notable as a low-altitude moorland with Atlantic elements in its flora and fauna. Acid grassland, heathland, and bog and mire wetland plant communities are widespread. The IBA is important for breeding waders and other moorland species, and wintering raptors.
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.
Delineation rationale: First identified in 1989; no significant boundary changes since. Digitised onto 1:50,000
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 17 | |
| Shrubland | 17 | |
| Forest | 17 | |
| Grassland | 17 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 17 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 17 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future |