Faray and Holm of Faray (2657)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Faray and Holm of Faray
Central coordinates: Latitude: 59.2295, Longitude: -2.8280
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 32
Area of KBA (km2): 0.89878
Protected area coverage (%): 98.85
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site comprises the small island of Holm of Faray and the majority of the coastline of the larger island of Faray, with the exception of the south-east section between The Nev and the Point of Scaraber. These small islands are important for breeding seabirds.
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 2000; no significant changes to the boundary since then. Digitised onto 1:50,000 scale OS maps.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Ongoing |