Key Biodiversity Areas

Bielawa Swamps (22065)
Poland, Europe

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Bielawskie Blota
Central coordinates: Latitude: 54.8000, Longitude: 18.2500
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 11.02768
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes

Site details

Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)

Habitats

IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Forest28
Artificial - Terrestrial3
Grassland2
Wetlands(Inland)67

Threats

Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Natural system modificationsDams & water management/useDams (size unknown)Only in the past and unlikely to return
PollutionExcess energyNoise pollutionOngoing
Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseasesInvasive non-native/alien species/diseasesUnspecified speciesOngoing
Natural system modificationsFire & fire suppressionIncrease in fire frequency/intensityOngoing
Agriculture & aquacultureWood & pulp plantationsSmall-holder plantationsOnly in the past and unlikely to return
Agriculture & aquacultureAnnual & perennial non-timber cropsSmall-holder farmingOnly in the past and unlikely to return
Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseasesProblematic native species/diseasesUnspecified speciesOngoing
Human intrusions & disturbanceRecreational activitiesOngoing
PollutionGarbage & solid wasteOnly in the past and unlikely to return
Climate change & severe weatherDroughtsOngoing
Natural system modificationsOther ecosystem modificationsOngoing