Key Biodiversity Areas

Drömling (Sachsen-Anhalt) (3404)
Germany, Europe

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Drömling (Sachsen-Anhalt)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.4667, Longitude: 11.1167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 50 to 60
Area of KBA (km2): 152.62254
Protected area coverage (%): 99.95
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes

Site details


Site description: A diverse landscape including grasslands, wet meadows and riverine forest.
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 (1-6 breeding pairs).

Habitats


Land use: agriculture | forestry | nature conservation and research | not utilised | water management
IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Forest20
Shrubland20
Wetlands(Inland)20
Artificial - Terrestrial20
Grassland20

Threats


Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There are programmes for land-use extensification and water management.