Leda-Jümme lowlands (3482)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Leda-Jümme-Niederung
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.2167, Longitude: 7.5833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 55.24892
Protected area coverage (%): 0.12
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A marsh-meadow area with humid grassland, rivers and flooded areas.
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 birds breeding in grassland.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Grassland | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |