Ried de Colmar et Sélestat (2136)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ried de Colmar et Sélestat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.2167, Longitude: 7.4667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 170 to 170
Area of KBA (km2): 101.44424
Protected area coverage (%): 85.95
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site contains wet grassland, peatbogs, deciduous woodlands, Populus grove, rivers, riverine forest, arable land and bocage.
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 site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The site is threatened by agricultural intensification (ploughing of meadows) and gravel extraction. The construction of a motorway is planned, which will result in the alteration and dredging of rivers.