Bastau lowlands (3342)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Bastauniederung
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.3167, Longitude: 8.7667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 45 to 53
Area of KBA (km2): 35.83438
Protected area coverage (%): 95.07
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Wet grassland and bog in the valley of a tributary of the River Weser.
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 80 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 6 | |
| Forest | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The site is adversely affected by agricultural intensification and drainage. Wet grassland and bog habitats are being re-created.