Öreg Lake of Tata (1383)
Hungary, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Tatai Öreg-tó
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.6500, Longitude: 18.3000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 124 to 187
Area of KBA (km2): 39.87078
Protected area coverage (%): 43.72
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The lake is situated along the által stream, and is bordered by the town of Tata. It is the largest area of standing water in the district, and has an average depth of 2.3 m when full. Following temporary drainage for fish-farming, shallow water pools and inlets cover large areas. Human activities include boating and angling.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: An important roosting site for wintering wildfowl, especially for Anser fabalis. A total of 220 bird species have been recorded at the site.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (85%) | forestry (11%) | tourism/recreation (4%) | water management (86%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 11 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 88 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include recreational disturbance and nutrient pollution from inappropriate development and fish-farming. The site is protected by a municipal alliance and, between 1 October and 30 April, by a temporary Ramsar designation. Wildfowl shooting is banned, and a management plan exists for the site. Research into, and measures for, the rehabilitation of the lake and its catchment have been implemented.