Heerter See (3473)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Europareservat Heerter See
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.1167, Longitude: 10.3833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 91 to 91
Area of KBA (km2): 3.16135
Protected area coverage (%): 99.52
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site was formerly a clearing pond for an iron-ore company. The water is brackish.
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 area for waterbirds and species breeding in reedbeds (Phragmites). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (passage).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 96 |