Upper Tisza (1391)
Hungary, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Felső-Tisza
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.2500, Longitude: 21.7500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 92 to 105
Area of KBA (km2): 94.53516
Protected area coverage (%): 99.45
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An inundated flood-plain bordering the River Tisza between Tuzsér and Rakamaz. Oxbow lakes and marshes exist alongside large blocks of softwood and hardwood flood-plain forests. Human activities include grazing, mowing and arable farming.
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 most important breeding site for Riparia riparia in central Europe.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (40%) | fisheries/aquaculture (5%) | forestry (35%) | nature conservation and research (5%) | tourism/recreation (15%) | water management (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 15 | |
| Grassland | 35 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 15 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 35 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are intensified forest management and the construction of second-home developments. An integrated monitoring project is being carried out on Riparia riparia.