Middle Elbe valley with Steckby-Lödderitz forest (3391)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Mittlere Elbe einschließlich Steckby-Lödderitzer Forst
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.8000, Longitude: 12.2667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 50 to 70
Area of KBA (km2): 183.13229
Protected area coverage (%): 99.76
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Additional biodiversity: Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | nature conservation and research | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: A management plan exists for the Biosphere Reserve.