Tammisaari and Inkoo western archipelago (1300)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Tammisaaren-Inkoon läntinen saaristo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 59.7667, Longitude: 23.5667
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 0
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.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important area for island-breeding birds with the largest populations of <I>Sterna caspia</I> and <I>Larus marinus</I> in Finland.</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
Delineation rationale: Haahkojen sulkimisalueet, allien esiintyminen, sinisimpukkamallinnukset ja syvyysk-yrnt
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 80 |
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.</P>
| 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 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership