Van Oordt's Mersken (1235)
Netherlands, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Van Oordt's Mersken
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.0500, Longitude: 6.0833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): -1 00
Area of KBA (km2): 8.41768
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Flood-plain meadows of the River Koningsdiep, situated in the eastern part of Friesland.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important roost for geese Anser from surrounding feeding areas. Waterbird numbers quoted are rough estimates.
Delineation rationale: 9 March 2017: area edited. Now equal to the designated Special Protection Area (Birds Directive).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | hunting (50%) | nature conservation and research (58%) | urban/industrial/transport (6%) | water management (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 91 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The hunting of geese disturbs birds. A compensation scheme is in place for those farmers affected by restrictions on agricultural practices.