Padiş - Vlădeasa mountain (465)
Romania, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Padiş - Muntele Vlădeasa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.6150, Longitude: 22.7988
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 338 to 1842
Area of KBA (km2): 946.78395
Protected area coverage (%): 99.40
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site is situated in the northern part of the Apuseni mountains. Forest predominates, with deciduous forest composed mainly of Quercus and Carpinus, mixed forest of Fagus and Abies, and coniferous forest of Abies and Juniperus. Grasslands and small agricultural fields are also present, and a large reservoir is situated on the western boundary. The area is well populated and is a popular tourist destination.
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: This site is important for species of montane Abies and Fagus forest, and as a staging site for migrants crossing the Carpathians. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-8 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | forestry (15%) | tourism/recreation (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Forest | 70 | |
| Shrubland | 6 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from deforestation and pressure from tourism˜there are many access roads and marked trails.