Weiyuanjiang Nature Reserve (27213)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Weiyuanjiang Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 23.1833, Longitude: 100.5500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 815 to 1734
Area of KBA (km2): 107.92526
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Weiyuanjiang of Jinggu County, Simao City. The main habitat type is primary Simao Pine forest, mixed with evergreen broadleaf forest, scrub and riverine wetlands. Forest cover is c.90%.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: No information.