Ernici and Simbruini mountains (2779)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Monti Ernici e Simbruini
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.8833, Longitude: 13.3167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 2156
Area of KBA (km2): 1215.84651
Protected area coverage (%): 65.21
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area of limestone karst in the central Apennines, covered mainly by broadleaved forests (especially beech Fagus) and extensive rocky pastures. The site is rich in rocky cliffs and caves. The main land-use is the rearing of cattle and horses.
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 some raptor and passerine species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | forestry (10%) | nature conservation and research (100%) | tourism/recreation (20%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 63 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 15 | |
| Other | 14 | |
| Shrubland | 8 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include hunting and off-road driving (`Other' threat). Some or all of the site is covered by a management plan.