Rieselfelder Münster (3452)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Rieselfelder Münster
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.0333, Longitude: 7.6500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 48 to 51
Area of KBA (km2): 5.83695
Protected area coverage (%): 91.73
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An artificial wetland situated near to the town of Münster (the fields were used for disposing of treated sewage). Reeds Phragmites are present along with broadleaved forest (Quercus and Betula).
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (20%) | nature conservation and research (100%) | tourism/recreation (30%) | water management (75%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 11 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 62 | |
| Grassland | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 7 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There is an ongoing LIFE project to ensure effective management of the Special Protection Area.