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 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution | Agricultural & forestry effluents | Nutrient loads | Only in the future |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of ground water (agricultural use) | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Unspecified species | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Flight paths | Only in the future | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Only in the future | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Only in the future | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Ongoing |