Dudelange Haard (27264)
Luxembourg, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Dudelange Haard
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.4667, Longitude: 6.0167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 320 to 432
Area of KBA (km2): 6.14603
Protected area coverage (%): 86.92
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: Delineation corresponds to the SPA 'Dudelange Haard' (Gilles Biver, LNVL)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 4 | |
| Forest | 59 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Grassland | 16 | |
| Shrubland | 11 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Only in the future |