ES380
El Canal y Los Tiles laurel forest


Country/territory: Spain

IBA criteria met: A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 526 ha

SEO/BirdLife
IBA conservation status
Year of assessment (most recent) State (condition) Pressure (threat) Response (action)
2008 not assessed very high low
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Site description (2000 baseline)
Several valleys that support the most valuable laurel Laurus forest on La Palma. Located in the north-east of the island, the site also contains mixed (Laurus and Pinus canariensis) and coniferous woodland, exposed bedrock and cliffs. In the past, forests were intensively exploited, water-ways were channelized, and livestock-grazing and hunting took place.

Key biodiversity
One of the most important sites on the island for the endemic Columba species. The site is also important for other forest passerines.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: El Canal y Los Tiles laurel forest. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/el-canal-y-los-tiles-laurel-forest-iba-spain on 19/03/2024.