Reisa (44554)
Norway, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2014
National site name: Reisa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 69.2368, Longitude: 21.8703
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1361
Area of KBA (km2): 886.94663
Protected area coverage (%): 99.99
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Delineation rationale: Delineation identical to protected areas (Reisa National Park and Ráisduottarháldi Protected Landscape).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 29 | |
| Grassland | 57 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 14 |