Meadows and lakes in the foreland of the Alps in Salzburg and Upper Austria (3238)
Austria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Wiesengebiete und Seen im Alpenvorland Salzburgs und Oberösterreichs
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.9500, Longitude: 13.1667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 420 to 600
Area of KBA (km2): 13.87782
Protected area coverage (%): 52.84
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This area contains nine sites with wet meadows adjacent to five lakes. The size of individual sites ranges from 25-270 ha. Originally situated in the inundation zone of the lakes, most of the meadows have been affected by drainage in the past. The area is used for forestry, agriculture and recreation.
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.
Additional biodiversity: A good area for breeding species in humid grassland, particularly Vanellus vanellus (70-81 pairs), Numenius arquata (13-19 pairs) and Gallinago gallinago (20-25) pairs.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | not utilised (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 10 | |
| Grassland | 90 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is subject to high levels of disturbance from recreational use. Afforestation, drainage and agricultural intensification are additional threats to the site.