Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 31,354 hectares (313.54 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | good | very high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A large mountainous area in the north-east of La Palma with deep gullies, exposed bedrock, inland cliffs, laurel Laurus forest and agricultural land. There are few villages and roads in the area. Human activities include livestock-farming.
Key biodiversity
One of the most important areas in the Canary Islands for Columba junoniae. The site is also important for other endemic birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: La Palma laurel forest (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/la-palma-laurel-forest-iba-spain on 23/12/2024.