Lake Laidaure (878)
Sweden, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Laidauredeltat
Central coordinates: Latitude: 67.1333, Longitude: 18.2795
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 490 to 530
Area of KBA (km2): 43.18915
Protected area coverage (%): 99.99
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site comprises the delta of the Rapaälvens river and Lake Laidaure, into which the delta is gradually expanding from the west. To the south is Sarek National Park, and to the north a zone of coniferous forest.
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: The delta becomes ice-free early in the spring and is consequently an important staging area for migrants.
Delineation rationale: old name: Laidaure old area: 2000 ha Changed due to increased knowledge of border and size /Robert Ekblom (2007-10-17)
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (5%) | nature conservation and research (85%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 80 | |
| Forest | 20 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |