Lagorai mountains (2734)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Catena dei Lagorai
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.1833, Longitude: 11.6000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1000 to 2754
Area of KBA (km2): 561.82309
Protected area coverage (%): 65.21
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain chain in the central-southern Alps. One of the largest areas of wilderness in the Alps, with almost no human settlement. The alpine habitats are relatively intact and undisturbed by man, ranging from coniferous woodlands (Picea, Larix, Pinus) to grasslands, rocky areas, and many small lakes. Cattle-rearing and forestry are important human activities.
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 59 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 9 | |
| Other | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 7 | |
| Shrubland | 15 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No major threats are present.