Lake Östra Styran (906)
Sweden, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Östra Styran
Central coordinates: Latitude: 58.9805, Longitude: 17.8628
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 20 to 30
Area of KBA (km2): 1.88429
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A shallow wetland with extensive reedbeds (Phragmites).
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 site for breeding and passage wetland species.
Delineation rationale: old area: 117ha Changed due to more accurate information on borders and size. /Robert Ekblom (2007-10-22)
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | forestry (5%) | hunting (90%) | tourism/recreation (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 75 | |
| Forest | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site. Recent restoration work has led to an increase in spring and summer water-levels, benefiting many species of waterbird.