Lowlands of the Rivers Eider, Treene and Sorge (3509)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Eider-Treene-Sorge-Niederung
Central coordinates: Latitude: 54.3833, Longitude: 9.3333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 42
Area of KBA (km2): 616.71503
Protected area coverage (%): 35.35
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Flood-plains of the Rivers Eider, Treene and Sorge. Part of the site is below sea-level. The area is dominated by grassland, parts of which are used non-intensively, interspersed with moraines and raised bogs.
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 (80%) | nature conservation and research (14%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Grassland | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The government of Schleswig-Holstein has started an integrated project to develop the area.