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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A mountainous area in the Cordillera Cantábrica with extensive deciduous woods dominated by
Fagus sylvatica. The area is used for game hunting, coal mining and cattle-grazing.
This is an important site for breeding species associated with upland forests and open alpine habitats.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Coal mining is a serious threat to the site. A project to enlarge the ski-station at Leitariegos and construct new roads poses an additional threat. Illegal hunting and forest fires also occur.
National Partial
International Partial6,500 ha of IBA covered by National Game Reserve (Degaña, 8,657 ha). 8,500 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Degaña-Hermo, 11,659 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Degaña-Hermo (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/degaña-hermo-iba-spain on 25/12/2024.
