Crussa Field and the Heogs (2452)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Crussa Field and the Heogs
Central coordinates: Latitude: 60.7738, Longitude: -0.8663
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 40 to 140
Area of KBA (km2): 4.69282
Protected area coverage (%): 99.83
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site comprises herb-rich maritime heathland, the Heogs rocks and a number of disused chromite quarries. The site is important for breeding moorland birds.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Delineation rationale: First identified in 1989; no significant boundary changes since then. Digitised onto 1:50,000 scale OS maps.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 90 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Ongoing |