Isar valley: Gottfrieding - Plattling incl. Isar mouth (3367)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Isar-Tal: Gottfrieding - Plattling einschliesslich Isar-Mündungsbereich
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.7333, Longitude: 12.7500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 310 to 345
Area of KBA (km2): 81.09587
Protected area coverage (%): 56.21
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Lower part of the River Isar with many oxbow lakes, and riverine forest.
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 | forestry
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is a candidate Special Area for Conservation.