Zerbster Land (3402)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Zerbster Land
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.0000, Longitude: 12.0500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 60 to 90
Area of KBA (km2): 62.06818
Protected area coverage (%): 99.97
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Predominantly arable land, with a few copses.
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: The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 25 | |
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There are extensification programmes and management plans for the area.