Kleinringer and Großringer Wösten (3476)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Klein- und Großringer Wösten
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.6333, Longitude: 6.9167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 14 to 18
Area of KBA (km2): 11.65255
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Grassland and shallow ponds in the Holleberger wetland.
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 site is an important area for breeding grassland birds and passage geese.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Grassland | 50 |