Lakes of Schwerin, Dambeck and Warin (3376)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Schweriner-, Dambecker- und Wariner Seen
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.7833, Longitude: 11.6167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 748.00585
Protected area coverage (%): 53.39
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two shallow lakes, the water-levels of which are managed to provide suitable habitat for waterbirds. Fishing takes place on the lakes and the surrounds are used for grazing and arable farming.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The input of organic matter to the lakes due to intensive agricultural practices is a serious problem.