Syöte-Salmitunturi (1351)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Syöte-Salmitunturi
Central coordinates: Latitude: 65.6167, Longitude: 27.6000
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 400 to 400
Area of KBA (km2): 334.07716
Protected area coverage (%): 98.39
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: One of the most important areas of boreal forest in the Pohjanmaa region. A 25-km chain of boreal forests lies at the core of the site, with additional forests extending eastwards. The landscape is hilly, with one peak reaching a height of 431 m. The forests are dominated by <I>Picea</I>, but deciduous forests cover the lower parts of the hills.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important breeding area for boreal avifauna including <I>Picoides tridactylus</I> and also <I>Tetrao urogallus</I> (500-1,000 pairs), <I>Tarsiger cyanurus</I> (5-15 males), <I>Perisoreus infaustus</I> (100-200 pairs), <I>Parus cinctus</I> (50-100 pairs) and <I>Pinicola enucleator</I> (100-200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 70 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 30 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The area is a candidate SAC.</P>
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership