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Alcarria de Alcalá steppes


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
An area of steppe to the east of Madrid with extensive arable cultivation and also olive-groves, vineyards and patches of scrub.



Key biodiversity
This is an important area for steppic species.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats include illegal house construction, industrial expansion, a planned airport and disturbance from off-road driving.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Alcarria de Alcalá steppes (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/alcarria-de-alcalá-steppes-iba-spain on 26/12/2024.