Deichvorland Oderbruch (3449)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Deichvorland Oderbruch
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.6667, Longitude: 14.4500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1 to 16
Area of KBA (km2): 31.55843
Protected area coverage (%): 99.98
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mainly agricultural area situated between Frankfurt and Güstebieser Loose, on either side of the River Oder embankment.
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 25 | |
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are river enlargement and agricultural intensification.