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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
The Grigne is a mountain complex located in the south-central Alps, on the east side of Lake Como, north of the town of Lecco. It includes broadleaved forests, alpine grasslands and rocky areas. The main land-uses are cattle-rearing and nature conservation.
An important site for
Milvus migrans and mountain bird species.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The most important threats are the reduction in traditional agricultural activities and the lack of management for conservation.
National High
International None14,038 ha of IBA covered by Nature Park (Grigne, 14,038 ha).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Grigne (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/grigne-iba-italy on 22/11/2024.
