Fangshan Nature Reserve (27222)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Fangshan Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 26.1667, Longitude: 101.7833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 2200 to 2377
0KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Yongren County, Chuxiong Prefecture. The main habitat is Yunnan pine forest, with some evergreen broadleaf forest, scrub and grassland. Forest cover is 70% and it is well protected. Tourism for residents of nearby Panzhihua City has been developed in recent years.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: No information.