Steinhuder Meer (3335)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Steinhuder Meer
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.4667, Longitude: 9.3333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 38 to 42
Area of KBA (km2): 72.91828
Protected area coverage (%): 98.79
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large, eutrophic lake (2,800 ha), surrounded by wet meadows and bogs.
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: Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (10 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Grassland | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Peat extraction and drainage are adversely affecting the IBA.