Heden (55)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Heden
Central coordinates: Latitude: 71.0000, Longitude: -24.1167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 250
Area of KBA (km2): 2512.83898
Protected area coverage (%): 74.31
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Situated in the western part of Jameson Land, this site comprises flat tundra (mainly dwarf-shrub heath and grassland) and areas of bare ground interspersed with many rivers, lakes and ponds. The primary habitats for geese are areas of marsh and wet grassland adjacent to lakes and streams, and coastal saltmarshes.
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.
Additional biodiversity: This is a very important moulting area for two species of goose.
Habitats
Land use: hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 17 | |
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 17 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Oil exploration activity may threaten the site in the future.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Only in the future |