Nossentiner-/Schwinzer Heide with Krakower Obersee and Plauer See (3383)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Nossentiner-/Schwinzer Heide mit Krakower Obersee und Plauer See
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.5333, Longitude: 12.2833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 458.53602
Protected area coverage (%): 91.90
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large coastal lake with eight islands (totalling 26 ha) and surrounded by forest, pasture and cultivated land. Parts of the islands are grazed.
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
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 |