Polder Zeevang (1247)
Netherlands, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Polder Zeevang
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.5500, Longitude: 5.0333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): -2 to -1
Area of KBA (km2): 18.13156
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A polder complex comprising improved grassland, wet meadows and ditches with some water-fringe vegetation, adjoining Markermeer (038) in the east.
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: The mean total number of waterbirds in January exceeds 20,000.
Delineation rationale: 9 March 2017: name and area edited. Now equal to the designated Special Protection Area (Birds Directive).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (25%) | hunting (15%) | nature conservation and research (17%) | urban/industrial/transport (7%) | water management (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 93 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: A compensation scheme is in place for those farmers affected by restrictions on agricultural practices.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of ground water (agricultural use) | Only in the future |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Only in the future |