Riede in the northern Rhein valley (21812)
Austria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Riede im nördlichen Rheintal
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.4434, Longitude: 9.7346
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 440 to 440
Area of KBA (km2): 13.40855
Protected area coverage (%): 71.41
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |