Ammersee (3369)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Ammersee
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.0167, Longitude: 11.1333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 535 to 537
Area of KBA (km2): 74.98926
Protected area coverage (%): 97.01
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A lake with reedbeds (Phragmites) and wet meadows surrounded by riverine forests.
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: The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | fisheries/aquaculture (73%) | hunting (100%) | nature conservation and research (100%) | tourism/recreation (73%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 88 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The site is heavily used for watersports. The area is a candidate Special Area for Conservation.