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close| Location | Spain, Castilla y León |
| Central coordinates | 4o 5.00' West 40o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4ii, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 54,500 ha |
| Altitude | 880 - 2,428m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is a very important area for breeding raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (4-5 breeding pairs.
Site description Northern slope of the Guadarrama mountain range in the Sistema Central with Quercus pyrenaica and Pinus sylvestris woodland and Q. rotundifolia below 1,000 m. There are also large areas of degraded scrub and above 1,800 m Cytisus and Juniperus scrub. The main human activities are cattle-farming, game hunting and skiing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1996 | 20 breeding pairs | poor | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | resident | 1996 | 50-55 breeding pairs | good | A1, A4ii, B1iii, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Spanish Imperial Eagle Aquila adalberti | resident | 1996 | 4 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2, C1, C6 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Lozoya - ES0000057 | Birds Directive | 7,866 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Cuenca del ro Guadarrama - ES3110005 | Habitats Directive | 34,038 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Cuenca del ro Lozoya y Sierra Norte - ES3110002 | Habitats Directive | 49,887 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Cuenca del ro Manzanares - ES3110004 | Habitats Directive | 63,305 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Pinar de la Acebeda | Nature Area of National Interest | 587 | protected area contained by site | 587 |
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| SIERRA DE GUADARRAMA - ES0000010 | Birds Directive | 69,090 | protected area overlaps with site | 38,501 | |
| SIERRA DE GUADARRAMA - ES4160109 | Habitats Directive | 69,660 | protected area overlaps with site | 38,296 | |
| VALLES DEL VOLTOYA Y EL ZORITA - ES0000188 | Birds Directive | 49,375 | protected area overlaps with site | 13,021 | |
| VALLES DEL VOLTOYA Y EL ZORITA - ES4160111 | Habitats Directive | 39,661 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,927 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 26% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 26% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland; Humid grasslands | 26% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 26% |
| hunting | - |
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The main threats are from recreational activities, building developments and infrastructural developments.
Protection status National Partial International Partial587 ha of IBA covered by Natural Site of National Interest (Pinar de la Acebeda, 587 ha). 4,792 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (El Espinar, 4,792 ha). 10,427 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Pinar de Valsaín, 10,427 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Northern slope of Guadarrama mountain range. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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