West Penwith Coast and Moors (2696)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: West Penwith Coast and Moors
Central coordinates: Latitude: 50.1362, Longitude: -5.6558
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 252
Area of KBA (km2): 34.00286
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A stretch of rocky coastline and a large number of moorland areas, situated mainly to the north and west of Land's End. The IBA is important for cliff-nesting and heathland species.
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 boundary changes since then. Digitised onto 1:50,000 scale OS maps.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 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 | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |