Domogled - Cernei valley (459)
Romania, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Domogled - Valea Cernei
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.0870, Longitude: 22.6227
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 135 to 2263
Area of KBA (km2): 647.99694
Protected area coverage (%): 99.72
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of limestone valleys with vegetation reflecting both central European and Mediterranean influences. Woodland comprises conifers such as Pinus nigra, as well as areas dominated by deciduous Fagus, Fraxinus and Carpinus. Steep limestone slopes, clearings and grasslands are also present.
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 breeding raptors and other species associated with upland rocky habitats and forest. The area is also used by migrants.
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (90%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 70 | |
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Forest | 15 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from tourism and recreational activities. Plans exist for the creation of Cerna Gorge-Domogled National Park˜a designation that would be beneficial for the purposes of nature conservation.