Two shallow lakes with surrounding reedbeds (Phragmites), Alnus/Fraxinus forest and meadows. Human activities include fishing, intensive haymaking and grazing.
Key biodiversity
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The area of reedbed has diminished over the last ten years.
Protected areas
National Partial International HighIBA overlaps with Nature Reserve. IBA overlaps with Special Protection Area.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ueckermünder Heide. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 28/01/2021.
