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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
Two shallow, eutrophic, freshwater lakes located in the depressions of a drained fen. The Galenbecker See (depth 0.5-1 m) has reedbeds (
Phragmites), mudbanks and large vegetated areas that are slowly silting up. The Putzarer See (depth 0.25-0.5 m) has reedbeds and extensive vegetated areas. Human activities include fishing (mainly in the Galenbecker See), with grazing and forestry in nearby areas.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Eutrophication (`Other' threat) and drainage adversely affect the site.
National Partial
International HighIBA overlaps with Nature Reserve. IBA overlaps with Ramsar Site and Special Protection Area.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Putzarer See, Galenbecker See, Brohmer Berge (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/putzarer-see-galenbecker-see-brohmer-berge-iba-germany on 25/12/2024.
