Tammisaari and Inkoo western archipelago (1300)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Tammisaaren-Inkoon läntinen saaristo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 59.7667, Longitude: 23.5667
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 375.60414
Protected area coverage (%): 73.26
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large archipelago on the eastern side of the Hanko peninsula. Hundreds of islands dominate the landscape, several of which are very large and forested, though most are small and rocky with very sparse vegetation.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: An important area for island-breeding birds with the largest populations of Sterna caspia and Larus marinus in Finland.
Habitats
Land use: hunting | military | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 80 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 9 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 9 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Human impact is high in some parts, minor in others. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Unspecified species | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |