Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve (2052)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Askania-Nova
Central coordinates: Latitude: 46.4500, Longitude: 33.8667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 33
Area of KBA (km2): 334.69432
Protected area coverage (%): 99.96
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Plots of natural steppe with man-made ponds, bordered by cultivated land.
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 site for birds of the steppe biome.
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Grassland | 95 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There are no serious threats.