Veluwerandmeren (45673)
Netherlands, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Veluwerandmeren
Central coordinates: Latitude: 52.3845, Longitude: 5.6703
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 61.66788
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.
Delineation rationale: 29 May 2017 - the three IBAs Drontermeer (SitRecID 1219), Veluwemeer (SitRecID 1220) and Wolderwijd & Nuldernauw (SitRecID 1221) have been merged to form the IBA Veluwerandmeren (SitRecID 45673; designated as an SPA on 16 February 2010).
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Unspecified species | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Only in the future | |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | War, civil unrest & military exercises | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Only in the future |