Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
Subnational region(s): Scotland
IBA Justification: A1, B2, C1, C6 (2007)
Area: 2,837 hectares (28.37 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | low | high |
Site description (2007 baseline)
The principal stands of this remnant Caledonian pine Pinus sylvestris forest lie south-west of Carrbridge on either side of the River Dulnain. The stocking is irregular, with dense stands of mature woodland separated by open moorland with scattered trees. Broadleaved woodland, Juniperus scrub, moorland, wet heathland and fen areas occur within the forest. The site is notable for breeding pinewood species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kinveachy Forest (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kinveachy-forest-iba-united-kingdom on 06/01/2025.