Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A3, B2, B3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 15,872 hectares (158.72 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2009 | not assessed | low | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
A mountainous area with alpine meadows dominant at higher elevations and natural coniferous forest, interspersed with bogs and pastures at lower altitudes.
An important site for species associated with subalpine forest.
The main threat is from recreational activities.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Augstmatthorn (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/augstmatthorn-iba-switzerland on 23/12/2024.