Gebieden ten noorden van Turnhout en Ravels (708)
Belgium, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Gebieden ten noorden van Turnhout en Ravels
Central coordinates: Latitude: 51.3833, Longitude: 5.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 25 to 35
Area of KBA (km2): 70.75937
Protected area coverage (%): 96.25
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of grasslands, agricultural land, deciduous and coniferous woodland, and heaths with oligotrophic fens. There is also an ancient park with neglected orchards and ponds.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important area for breeding and migrating meadow birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (50%) | forestry (40%) | nature conservation and research (5%) | tourism/recreation (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 60 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Grassland | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is included in the `Ecologisch Impulsgebied', an integrated conservation and development project. Small zones are managed as nature reserves by BNVR/RNOB and the Flemish Region. 2,624 ha of IBA covered by proposed Site of Community Importance (Vennen, heiden en moerassen rond Turnhout, 4,377 ha). 700 ha of IBA covered by proposed Site of Community Importance (Liereman en Korhaan, 854 ha).