Ammergau mountains (3372)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Ammergauer Berge
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.5500, Longitude: 10.9167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 2200
Area of KBA (km2): 288.71864
Protected area coverage (%): 99.90
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area dominated by mixed and conifer forests dominated by Fagus, Abies and Picea.
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 | hunting | nature conservation and research | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The site is a candidate Special Area for Conservation.