Vøtnini á Sandoy (Lakes of Sandoy) (97)
Faroe Islands (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Vøtnini á Sandoy (Lakes of Sandoy)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 61.8167, Longitude: -6.8167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 50
Area of KBA (km2): 9.21784
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site includes the lowland areas around Sandur with moorland and peatbogs, and the lakes Gróthúsvatn, Sandsvatn, Stóravatn and Lítlavatn. There is hay cultivation and sheep-grazing.
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 waders.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |