Garselli-Zigerberg, Alpengebiet (257)
Liechtenstein, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Garselli-Zigerberg, Alpengebiet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.1667, Longitude: 9.6000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 950 to 2120
Area of KBA (km2): 9.23202
Protected area coverage (%): 98.60
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area supporting natural forests and alpine pastures. Human activities include stock-grazing and other forms of agriculture.
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.
Additional biodiversity: Important for breeding Serinus citrinella and forest species such as Dryocopus martius, Dendrocopos leucotos and Picoides tridactylus. Upland species are also present, with Bonasa bonasia, Tetrao tetrix, Tetrao urogallus and Turdus torquatus breeding.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (5%) | forestry (20%) | not utilised (75%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 | |
| Forest | 50 | |
| Grassland | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is threatened by development for tourism.