Puurijärvi-Isosuo wetlands and fields (1294)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Puurijärven-Isosuon kosteikot ja pellot
Central coordinates: Latitude: 61.2333, Longitude: 22.5667
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 45 to 45
Area of KBA (km2): 65.31632
Protected area coverage (%): 51.73
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A complex of habitats, comprising the large, shallow and eutrophic Puurijärvi lake, open fields (220 ha) and several adjacent mires along the Kokemäki river. The lake is mainly bordered by forests and in summer becomes almost totally overgrown with vegetation. Isosuo and other mires are large raised bogs with extensive open areas of pools in the centre, and sparse swamp-forests or mixtures of swamps and forests at the edges.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important staging area for <I>Haliaeetus albicilla</I> and <I>Cygnus cygnus</I>. <I>Podiceps grisegena</I> (20 pairs), <I>Porzana porzana</I> (15 pairs) and <I>Grus grus</I> (10 pairs) also breed. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: <I>Crex crex</I> (max. 4 pairs, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 91 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 7 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Puurijärvi lake has a birdwatching tower. Restoration plans include the raising of water-levels.</P>
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Dams (size unknown) | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership