Rumala-Kuvaja-Oudonrimmet (1356)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Rumala-Kuvaja-Oudonrimmet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 64.3667, Longitude: 26.7000
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 120 to 120
Area of KBA (km2): 48.48966
Protected area coverage (%): 98.44
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large complex of aapa mires and raised bogs on the western side of Oulujärvi lake. The landscape is dominated by wet, low-ridged mires with numerous pools in the centre and drier sedge mires and forested fens towards the edges.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: Probably the most important breeding area of <I>Gavia stellata</I> in the country. Also an important breeding site for many other peatland birds.</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: 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