Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A3, B2, B3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 39,578 hectares (395.78 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | not assessed | high | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
A mountainous area with mixed and conifer forest, alpine meadows and rocky areas.
An important site for alpine species and species associated with subalpine forest.
The main threats are from recreational activities.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Upper Toggenburg and Säntis (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/upper-toggenburg-and-säntis-iba-switzerland on 23/12/2024.