Hollola-Lahti wetlands (1315)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Hollolan-Lahden lintuvedet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 61.0500, Longitude: 25.5000
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 81 to 81
Area of KBA (km2): 70.62924
Protected area coverage (%): 16.38
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large area comprising the shallow bays of Vesijärvi lake and the eutrophic Kutajärvi lake which lie on the southern edge of the Päijänne lake water system. The vegetation is extensive reedbed surrounded by narrow stretches of meadow, and large areas of floating plants.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important breeding and congregating area for waterbirds in continental Finland, with breeding species including <I>Podiceps cristatus</I> (517 pairs), <I>P. grisegena</I> (33 pairs), <I>Aythya ferina</I> (73 pairs) and <I>Larus ridibundus</I> (650 pairs).</P>
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Large parts of the area have remained undeveloped but there are plans for further housing<B> </B>developments<B> </B>along the shoreline. Overgrowth of the wetland is a threat. The majority of the area is listed under the National Bird Sanctuary Protection Programme, with just the Niemelänlahti area being totally unprotected. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.</P>
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of ground water (unknown use) | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership