Hessian Rothaar mountains (3532)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Hessisches Rothaargebirge
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.0667, Longitude: 8.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 306 to 674
Area of KBA (km2): 274.39536
Protected area coverage (%): 82.77
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The eastern part of the Rothaar mountains with extensive deciduous 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 species associated with both open and wooded habitats.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | nature conservation and research | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Grassland | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 | |
| Forest | 20 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Two major roads are being constructed in the IBA.