Murnauer Moos and Loisach-Kochel-Moore (3503)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Murnauer Moos und Loisach-Kochel-Moore
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.6667, Longitude: 11.2500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 600 to 600
Area of KBA (km2): 134.42588
Protected area coverage (%): 84.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A fen-rich area situated in the southern foothills of the Alps. The main habitat-types are fen, raised bog, reedbeds (Phragmites), wet meadows, forest, ponds and small rivers.
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 | forestry
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Grassland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is a candidate Special Area for Conservation.