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close| Location | Netherlands, Friesland |
| Central coordinates | 5o 48.00' East 53o 2.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, C2, C3, C4, C6 |
| Area | 770 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important roost for geese Anser from surrounding feeding areas. Waterbird numbers quoted are rough estimates.
Site description A freshwater lake (former peat-workings) and extensive wet meadows (Akmarijp) located to the east of the city of Sneek. The site is adjacent to Lake Sneekermeer and Goingarijp (058). This site, together with site 058, formed part of a single, larger site (former site NL022) in the previous pan-European IBA inventory (Grimmett and Jones 1989).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1989 | 25,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | winter | 1989 | 10,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 1989 | - | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Terkaplesterpuollen | Nature Reserve | 420 | protected area contained by site | 420 | |
| Sneekermeer/Goengarijpsterpoelen/Terkaplesterpoelen en Akmarijp | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 2,300 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 39% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 61% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 29% |
| water management | 100% |
| nature conservation and research | 55% |
| tourism/recreation | 31% |
| hunting | 50% |
Management considerations Wildfowl hunting disturbs birds. A compensation scheme is in place for those farmers affected by restrictions on agricultural practices.
Protection status National Partial International None420 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (De Terkaplesterpuollen, 420 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Terkaplesterpoelen and Akmarijp. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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