Maghtas - Sweimeh (20303)
Jordan, Middle East
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Maghtas - Sweimeh
Central coordinates: Latitude: 31.8117, Longitude: 35.5570
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 24.93607
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Delineation rationale: 2018-06-22 (BL Secretariat): the 1994 IBA Jordan Valley (SitRecID 8190) was split into two IBAs in the national IBA book of 2000: Northern Jordan Valley (North Ghor) (SitRecID 20309) and Maghtas - Sweimeh (SitRecID 20303).
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |