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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A mountain chain in the central-southern Alps. One of the largest areas of wilderness in the Alps, with almost no human settlement. The alpine habitats are relatively intact and undisturbed by man, ranging from coniferous woodlands (
Picea,
Larix,
Pinus) to grasslands, rocky areas, and many small lakes. Cattle-rearing and forestry are important human activities.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
No major threats are present.
National Partial
International Unknown10,000 ha of IBA covered by Regional Nature Park (Paneveggio-Pale di San Martino, 19,097 ha). Overlaps with SPA.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lagorai mountains (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lagorai-mountains-iba-italy on 23/11/2024.
