Leknes wetland system (45582)
Norway, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Leknes våtmarkssystem
Central coordinates: Latitude: 68.1368, Longitude: 13.5592
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 3.02858
Protected area coverage (%): 4.82
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: (Oddvar Heggøy): Drafted in Google Earth.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 45 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 45 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 5 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Only in the future | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Flight paths | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |