Hellwegbörde (3415)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Hellwegbörde
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.6000, Longitude: 8.3167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 60 to 400
Area of KBA (km2): 576.42155
Protected area coverage (%): 80.39
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Arable land with dry valleys and native broadleaved deciduous forest.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Otis tarda (10 wintering individuals).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | forestry (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 90 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Ongoing | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |