Runkaus-Saariaapa-Tainijärvet (1362)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Runkaus-Saariaapa-Tainijärvet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 66.0500, Longitude: 25.6667
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 110 to 110
Area of KBA (km2): 139.03203
Protected area coverage (%): 68.02
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A diverse complex of aapa mires and boreal forests with numerous lakes and ponds, located south of the lower course of the Kemi river. The forests are typically 150 years old and <I>Pinus-sylvestris-</I>dominated, with scattered very large aspens <I>Populus tremula</I>.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important area for boreal avifauna. Breeding birds include 11 out of the 15 species in Europe that are restricted to the boreal biome (when breeding).</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 | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 75 |
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 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership