Western part of Germania land (2928)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Western part of Germania land
Central coordinates: Latitude: 77.2500, Longitude: -22.0000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 300
Area of KBA (km2): 832.55858
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Rolling tundra lowland with lakes and ponds, situated adjacent to the Inland Ice between 76°45'N and 77°35'N. Large expanses of bare ground (moraine) occur close to the ice sheet.
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.
Additional biodiversity: This is a significant moulting site for Anser brachyrhynchus. Breeding birds include 6 of the 32 species that are restricted in Europe to the Arctic/tundra biome (when breeding).
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 15 | |
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Grassland | 35 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 30 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.