Sammutinjänkä-Vaijoenjänkä (1364)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Sammutinjänkä-Vaijoenjänkä
Central coordinates: Latitude: 69.4167, Longitude: 27.5000
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 150 to 150
Area of KBA (km2): 529.30271
Protected area coverage (%): 99.84
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Situated north of Inari lake, a complex of very large peatlands (belonging to the palsa mires typical of Fjeld-Lapland), separated by small areas of ridge forest (<I>Pinus</I> <I>sylvestris</I> and <I>Betula</I>). Many rivers, streams, lakes and ponds occur in the area, including the Vaijoki river. Due to its remoteness and wetness the area has remained mainly free of human activities.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important area for Arctic avifauna. Breeding birds include nine out of the 32 species in Europe that are restricted to the Arctic/tundra 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 | 35 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Nomadic grazing | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership