Runde (3168)
Norway, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Runde
Central coordinates: Latitude: 62.4000, Longitude: 5.6000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 333
Area of KBA (km2): 95.15743
Protected area coverage (%): 99.96
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An island with cliffs and steep slopes, partly covered with boulders, grassland and heath. There is sheep-grazing.
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: An important seabird colony, the largest in southern Norway. Breeding numbers of Stercorarius skua (15 pairs) and S. parasiticus (3 pairs) are also noteworthy. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (non-breeding visitor; probably breeds too).
Delineation rationale: Adopted from an official polygon for a Protected Area.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is vulnerable to oil pollution. Public access to the Nature Reserve is restricted between 1 April and 31 August. The IBA lies within an area of wildlife protection (comprising 9,000 ha of sea and 700 ha of land).
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change & severe weather | Other impacts | Ongoing |