Kaisergebirge (3249)
Austria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Kaisergebirge
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.6000, Longitude: 12.2667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 2344
Area of KBA (km2): 186.0097
Protected area coverage (%): 55.76
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Most of this site is in the montane and subalpine zones. It is predominantly forested with substantial areas of broadleaved deciduous forest, dominated by Fagus on the southern slopes. The majority of the forest is not utilized for forestry, except on the lower slopes.
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 breeding and resident species characteristic of montane and subalpine forest.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (15%) | forestry (30%) | not utilised (55%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 70 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Some parts of the IBA are affected by intensive forestry and summer tourism. Hunting is very important in the area.