The central area of the largest lowland in Sardinia, including the villages of Sanluri, Sardana and Uras. The site is dominated by steppe- grassland on basalt bedrock, crossed by numerous streams. The main land-uses are agriculture and hunting.
Key biodiversity
An important breeding site for Tetrax tetrax.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are fires started for stubble-burning, water pollution, building of new roads, and urbanization.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2019) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Central Campidano. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 18/07/2019.
