East Devon Heaths (2461)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: East Devon Heaths
Central coordinates: Latitude: 50.6697, Longitude: -3.3650
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 61 to 176
Area of KBA (km2): 14.13573
Protected area coverage (%): 99.66
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: These areas form the largest blocks of lowland heath in Devon. The site supports a range of breeding heathland birds.
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 1992; missing areas of SPA added in 2007. Note: the IBA is still larger than the SPA. 2000 area, 1370ha. SPA boundary used from JNCC; digitised at 1:10,000 scale. Additional area added on 1:50,000 maps - detailed mapping if converted to SPA.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |