Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2011
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark-tailed Laurel-pigeon Columba bollii | LC | resident | 2009 | - | A2, B2, C2, C6 |
| White-tailed Laurel-pigeon Columba junoniae | NT | resident | 2009 | - | A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus | LC | resident | 2009 | present | C6 |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | LC | resident | 2009 | - | B2, C6 |
| Island Canary Serinus canaria | LC | resident | 2009 | - | A2 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
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| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2008 | very high | not assessed | low |
| Was the whole site covered? | No | State assessed by | unset |
| Accuracy of information | - | ||
| Threats to the site (pressure) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Level 1 | Threat Level 2 | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - small-holder farming | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | annual & perennial non-timber crops - small-holder farming | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - unintentional effects (species is not the target) | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Climate change and severe weather | drought | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Climate change and severe weather | storms and floods | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | slow but significant deterioration | high |
| Geological events | avalanches/landslides | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | recreational activities | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | work and other activities | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - named species | happening now | whole area/population (>90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | very high |
| Natural system modifications | dams & water management/use - abstraction of surface water (unknown use) | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Natural system modifications | fire & fire suppression - increase in fire frequency/intensity | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Residential and commercial development | commercial and industrial development | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Transportation and service corridors | utility & service lines | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | very rapid to severe deterioration | high |
| Conservation actions taken at site (response) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Designation | Management Planning | Conservation Action | Result |
| Some of site covered (10-49%) | A comprehensive and appropriate management plan exists that aims to maintain or improve the populations of qualifying bird species | Very little or no conservation action taking place | low |
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteverde de Lomo Grande | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 495 | protected area overlaps with site | 53 |
| Las Nieves | Natural Park | 5,115 | protected area overlaps with site | 250 |
| Las Nieves | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 5,115 | protected area overlaps with site | 459 |
| El Canal y Los Tiles | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 511 | protected area overlaps with site | 511 |
| Cumbres y acantilados del norte de La Palma | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 9,689 | protected area contains site | 511 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | Caves | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Inland cliffs | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: El Canal y Los Tiles laurel forest. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 30/03/2020.
