Stechlin (3446)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Stechlin
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.1167, Longitude: 13.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 36 to 86
Area of KBA (km2): 79.26934
Protected area coverage (%): 98.40
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Forest interspersed with numerous lakes and fen habitats.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for forest species.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Tourism adversely affects parts of the IBA.