Parque Nacional Torres del Paine (24785)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Parque Nacional Torres del Paine
Central coordinates: Latitude: -51.0167, Longitude: -72.9690
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 2199.72801
Protected area coverage (%): 88.47
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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: Hay que revisar cuál es el área exacta del Parque Nacional, si incluye la reserva de la biosfera, etc. http://www.conaf.cl/parques/ficha-parque_nacional_torres_del_paine-39.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torres_del_Paine_National_Park
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Grassland | 2 | |
| Shrubland | 21 | |
| Forest | 19 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |