North-eastern lower Harz mountains (3510)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Nordöstlicher Unterharz
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.7000, Longitude: 11.0667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 250 to 580
Area of KBA (km2): 169.86344
Protected area coverage (%): 99.99
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The lower part of the mountainous area of Harz, with predominantly semi-natural broadleaved forests.
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 site for hole-nesting species.
Habitats
Land use: forestry | hunting | nature conservation and research | not utilised | tourism/recreation | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 17 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 17 | |
| Shrubland | 17 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 17 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 17 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 17 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There are existing grassland-management programmes. There are plans to construct reservoirs in the area.