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Lower course of the river Matarraña-Ribarroja


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A mountainous area dominated by Pinus forests, Quercus woodland and sclerophyllous scrub. Three rivers with associated riverine vegetation cross the area. The main human activities are forestry and hunting.



Key biodiversity
This is an important site for breeding raptors.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are from the high hunting pressure and the expansion of irrigated arable cultivation.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lower course of the river Matarraña-Ribarroja (Spain). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lower-course-of-the-river-matarraña-ribarroja-iba-spain on 22/12/2024.