Glannau Aberdaron and Ynys Enlli (2481)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Glannau Aberdaron and Ynys Enlli
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.7967, Longitude: -4.7622
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 191
Area of KBA (km2): 5.08862
Protected area coverage (%): 99.65
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A section of coast at the tip of the Llyn peninsula together with the island of Bardsey and the smaller Gwylan islands. The coastline is rocky with many crags, screes and low cliffs. Maritime heathland dominated by Calluna and Ulex is diversified by flushes and adjoining grassland. A rich fern and bryophyte flora occurs on Bardsey, whilst sea spray and guano influence the Gwylan flora. The site is important for breeding seabirds and other cliff-nesting species.
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.
Delineation rationale: First identified in 1989 as Bardsey Island and Aberdaron Coast; renamed in 1992 to Glannau Aberdaron and Ynys Enlli (Aberdaron Coast and Bardsey Island); renamed again in 2007 to current name. SPA boundary used from JNCC; digitised at 1:10,000 scale.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | nature conservation and research | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Only in the future |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Only in the future | |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future |