Grigne (2722)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Grigne
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.9500, Longitude: 9.3667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 199 to 2409
Area of KBA (km2): 130.45057
Protected area coverage (%): 53.53
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Grigne is a mountain complex located in the south-central Alps, on the east side of Lake Como, north of the town of Lecco. It includes broadleaved forests, alpine grasslands and rocky areas. The main land-uses are cattle-rearing and nature conservation.
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 site for Milvus migrans and mountain bird species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | nature conservation and research (100%) | tourism/recreation (5%) | urban/industrial/transport (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 12 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Forest | 63 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 4 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The most important threats are the reduction in traditional agricultural activities and the lack of management for conservation.