Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen (3587)
Belgium, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.0667, Longitude: 3.6833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 1.93897
Protected area coverage (%): 99.71
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large part of the area consists of humid grasslands inundated during the winter period.
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: The site is important for wintering Anas clypeata.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is now well protected and there are no immediate threats. It is proposed as a Ramsar Site.