Region of Schuttrange, Canach, Lenningen and Gostingen (27266)
Luxembourg, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Région de Schuttrange, Canach, Lenningen et Gostingen
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.6333, Longitude: 6.3333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 180 to 331
Area of KBA (km2): 14.05059
Protected area coverage (%): 70.63
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 suitable habitats (meadows, pastures, orchards) for different openland and half-openland species: Shrikes, Kites, Grey Woodpecker, Wryneck, Common Redstart...
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 45 | |
| Forest | 4 | |
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Shrubland | 1 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |