Key Biodiversity Areas

Upper Labunka River Valley (22129)
Poland, Europe

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Dolina Gornej Labunki
Central coordinates: Latitude: 50.6667, Longitude: 23.2333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 19.05309
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
Forest1
Artificial - Terrestrial6
Grassland80
Other1
Wetlands(Inland)12

Threats

Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseasesProblematic native species/diseasesUnspecified speciesOngoing
PollutionAgricultural & forestry effluentsType Unknown/UnrecordedOngoing
PollutionExcess energyNoise pollutionOngoing
Agriculture & aquacultureMarine & freshwater aquacultureSubsistence/artisinal aquacultureOngoing
Natural system modificationsDams & water management/useDams (size unknown)Ongoing
Agriculture & aquacultureAnnual & perennial non-timber cropsSmall-holder farmingOngoing
Biological resource useHunting & collecting terrestrial animalsIntentional use (species being assessed is the target)Ongoing
Residential & commercial developmentTourism & recreation areasOngoing
Transportation & service corridorsUtility & service linesOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentHousing & urban areasOngoing
Natural system modificationsOther ecosystem modificationsOngoing
Human intrusions & disturbanceWork & other activitiesOngoing
Transportation & service corridorsRoads & railroadsOngoing
Transportation & service corridorsFlight pathsOngoing