Rarău Mountains - Giumalău (479)
Romania, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Munţii Rarău - Giumalău
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.4400, Longitude: 25.5700
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 806 to 1855
Area of KBA (km2): 65.22258
Protected area coverage (%): 35.26
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Situated on the eastern side of the Rarãu mountains in the East Carpathians, this is thought to be one of the oldest natural conifer forests in Europe (some trees are up to 350 years old).
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 is an important site for breeding raptors, particularly owls. 128 species have been recorded. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (non-breeding).
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 8 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 2 | |
| Forest | 82 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.