Villacher Alpe-Dobratsch (3246)
Austria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Villacher Alpe-Drobratsch
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.6667, Longitude: 13.7167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 2167
Area of KBA (km2): 87.69632
Protected area coverage (%): 81.25
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area underlain by limestone. Conifer forest occupies most of the site with a small area of mixed forest and a small area of alpine pasture on the treeline. The area is used for winter sports, forestry and hunting.
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 area for montane forest species and cliff-breeding birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | forestry (75%) | not utilised (15%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 15 | |
| Forest | 75 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The major threat is disturbance from winter sports.