Kanivs'ke reservoir (2037)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Kanevskoye Vodokhranilishche
Central coordinates: Latitude: 50.1333, Longitude: 30.8000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 91 to 92
Area of KBA (km2): 38.10248
Protected area coverage (%): 92.42
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Kanev reservoir is situated on the outskirts of Kiev, near the town of Tripolie. Some areas of the reservoir remain unfrozen in winter due to warm-water discharge from a power-station.
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.
Habitats
Land use: water management (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There may be serious threats but the current situation is unknown.