Susa and Chisone valleys (2713)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Valle di Susa e Val Chisone
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.0500, Longitude: 7.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 3538
Area of KBA (km2): 368.86966
Protected area coverage (%): 56.24
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area in the south-west Alps, west of the town of Torino and east of the French border. There is a high diversity of habitats, with extensive coniferous woodlands, calcareous rocky areas and alpine grasslands.
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: An important breeding area for Aquila chrysaetos and other raptors, and for five out of the 10 species of the Eurasian high-montane biome.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | nature conservation and research | not utilised | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 36 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 2 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 15 | |
| Forest | 27 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No major threats are present. There is research on Petronia petronia.