Hel Peninsula (27357)
Poland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Polwysep Helski
Central coordinates: Latitude: 54.6833, Longitude: 18.6667
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 37.21515
Protected area coverage (%): 88.42
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.
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Only in the future | |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Utility & service lines | Only in the future |