Philippsburger Altrhein and Rheinschanzinsel (Germany) IBA | Summary

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Philippsburger Altrhein and Rheinschanzinsel

Current view: summary

Country/territory: Germany

IBA criteria met: C6 (2002)
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Area: 1,065 hectares (10.65 km²)

NABU Nature And Biodiversity Conservation Union

Site description (2000 baseline)
A wetland situated in the upper Rhine valley, including riverine forest (mainly Populus), drainage ditches, reedbeds (Phragmites), gravel-pits and extensive arable lands. The site also includes the Philippsburg nuclear power-station.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Philippsburger Altrhein and Rheinschanzinsel (Germany). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/philippsburger-altrhein-and-rheinschanzinsel-iba-germany on 23/12/2024.