Pelagonia (24468)
North Macedonia, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2008
National site name: Pelagonija
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.1902, Longitude: 21.4377
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 580 to 1471
Area of KBA (km2): 1136.7087
Protected area coverage (%): 0.73
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 4 | |
| Grassland | 1 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 6 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 89 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |