A large alluvial grassland with a few woodlands, partly flooded by the River Milde.
Key biodiversity
An important area for grassland birds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (breeding).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Improved protection and land-use extensification programmes are urgently needed.
Protected areas
National None International HighIBA overlaps with Special Protection Area.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Milde lowlands/Altmark. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 21/01/2022.
