Valley of the Attert (27259)
Luxembourg, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Vallée de l'Attert
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.7500, Longitude: 5.9667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 222 to 378
Area of KBA (km2): 65.65027
Protected area coverage (%): 84.27
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.
Delineation rationale: Site correponds to openland areas: grassland, arable land, orchards,... (trigger species are openland species e.a. breeding: Red and Black Kite, Red-backed and Great Grey Shrike, Little Owl, Meadow Pipit, Skylark, Common, Quail ... and on stop-over or wintering Northern Lapwing, Northern Harrier...)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 61 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 22 | |
| Shrubland | 1 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Forest | 15 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |