Muir of Dinnet (2549)
United Kingdom, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Muir of Dinnet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 57.0833, Longitude: -2.9397
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 161 to 498
Area of KBA (km2): 23.10098
Protected area coverage (%): 99.86
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two large lochs and associated heath, woodland and mire habitats that exhibit a classic vegetational succession from open water to fen. The site is important for wintering waterbirds. Anser anser are from the Icelandic breeding population.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Delineation rationale: First identified in 1989; no significant boundary changes since then. Digitised onto 1:50,000 scale OS maps.
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Forest | 85 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Only in the future |