Karwendel and Karwendel foothills (3373)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Karwendel und Karwendel-Vorgebirge
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.5833, Longitude: 11.4167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 860 to 2400
Area of KBA (km2): 196.12444
Protected area coverage (%): 99.75
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Part of the northern Alps with semi-natural forests dominated by Fagus, Abies, Picea, and Acer, alpine meadows and rocky areas above the treeline.
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 | military | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is a candidate Special Area for Conservation.