Key Biodiversity Areas

Rijntakken (45672)
Netherlands, Europe

Site overview


KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Rijntakken
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.9923, Longitude: 6.0527
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 230.50825
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes

Site details


Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.

Threats


Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
PollutionAgricultural & forestry effluentsNutrient loadsOnly in the future
Agriculture & aquacultureLivestock farming & ranchingAgro-industry grazing, ranching or farmingOngoing
Natural system modificationsDams & water management/useAbstraction of ground water (agricultural use)Ongoing
Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseasesInvasive non-native/alien species/diseasesUnspecified speciesOngoing
Energy production & miningRenewable energyOnly in the future
Transportation & service corridorsFlight pathsOnly in the future
Transportation & service corridorsRoads & railroadsOnly in the future
Natural system modificationsOther ecosystem modificationsOnly in the future
Human intrusions & disturbanceRecreational activitiesOngoing
Residential & commercial developmentTourism & recreation areasOnly in the future
Climate change & severe weatherHabitat shifting & alterationOngoing