Kellerwald (3528)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Kellerwald
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.0500, Longitude: 9.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 238 to 675
Area of KBA (km2): 374.14249
Protected area coverage (%): 72.83
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An upland area, 60% of which is forest, intersected with streams.
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 breeding raptors, Ciconia ciconia and hole-nesting species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | nature conservation and research | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 17 | |
| Grassland | 17 | |
| Shrubland | 17 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 17 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 17 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 17 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: NABU has proposed the establishment of a National Park in the area.