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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A rugged mountainous area with many valleys covered by deciduous woodland, scrub and grasslands. The main human activities are cattle-farming and hunting.
This is an important area for breeding forest species.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from increasing tourism development, hydro-power projects, fires and potential infrastructure developments. A Game Management Plan is under preparation.
National High
International None38,300 ha of IBA covered by National Game Reserve (Ancares Leoneses, 38,300 ha). 7,975 ha of IBA covered by National Game Reserve (Ancares de Lugo, 7,975 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ancares mountains (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ancares-mountains-iba-spain on 24/12/2024.
