Nordenskiöldkysten (3200)
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands (to Norway), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Nordenskiöldkysten inkludert Kapp Linne Fuglereservat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 77.8503, Longitude: 13.8042
System: freshwater, marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 200
Area of KBA (km2): 384.57465
Protected area coverage (%): 88.14
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large, flat area, some parts with rich grassy vegetation, and with many freshwater pools.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: One of the six most important breeding sites for Phalaropus fulicarius in Svalbard.
Habitats
Land use: nature conservation and research | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management and the Governor of Svalbard have the authority to impose restrictions on access to the Bird Sanctuary, if necessary, e.g. during the breeding season.