Pakri (18550)
Estonia, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2003
National site name: Pakri
Central coordinates: Latitude: 59.3500, Longitude: 24.2167
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 211.47403
Protected area coverage (%): 95.85
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 81 | |
| Shrubland | 4 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 3 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Grassland | 6 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Only in the future | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Shipping lanes | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |