Island of Usedom (3380)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Insel Usedom
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.9333, Longitude: 14.0167
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 277.84345
Protected area coverage (%): 93.81
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large, shallow eutrophic lake connected to the sea, with surrounding areas of peatland and reedbed (Phragmites). Böhmke and Werder are two small islands in the western part of the lake. Fishing takes place and surrounding meadows are grazed.
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 | fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |