Key Biodiversity Areas

Calowanie Swamp (22061)
Poland, Europe

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Bagno Calowanie
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.9333, Longitude: 21.2833
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 42.18139
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
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.

Habitats

IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Wetlands(Inland)2
Artificial - Terrestrial5
Forest41
Grassland52

Threats

Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
PollutionExcess energyNoise pollutionOngoing
Natural system modificationsFire & fire suppressionIncrease in fire frequency/intensityOnly in the future
Agriculture & aquacultureAnnual & perennial non-timber cropsSmall-holder farmingOngoing
Agriculture & aquacultureMarine & freshwater aquacultureSubsistence/artisinal aquacultureOngoing
Natural system modificationsDams & water management/useDams (size unknown)Ongoing
PollutionGarbage & solid wasteOngoing
Transportation & service corridorsRoads & railroadsOngoing
Human intrusions & disturbanceRecreational activitiesOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentTourism & recreation areasOngoing
Transportation & service corridorsUtility & service linesOngoing
Natural system modificationsOther ecosystem modificationsOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentHousing & urban areasOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentCommercial & industrial areasOngoing
Climate change & severe weatherHabitat shifting & alterationOngoing
Climate change & severe weatherDroughtsOngoing