Wesuwer Brook (3484)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Wesuwer Brook
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.7667, Longitude: 7.2333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 10 to 15
Area of KBA (km2): 18.62253
Protected area coverage (%): 53.11
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of meadows, open water and arable land.
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 wintering site for swans and geese.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 |