Nuuksio (1301)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Nuuksio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 60.2833, Longitude: 24.5833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 70 to 70
Area of KBA (km2): 127.46985
Protected area coverage (%): 50.45
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A diverse area west of Helsinki comprising many types of forest, small bogs, numerous lakes, ponds, hills, glacial ridges and rocky ledges. The most typical habitat is nutrient-poor heathland with <I>Pinus sylvestris</I>; patches of herb-rich deciduous forest and old, natural mixed forest are scarcer. Overall, the cover and continuity of forest is very good compared to most of southern Finland. Recreational activities are common all-year-round, however, these are mainly restricted to a wide network of natural and wooded tracks; some parts of the area remain relatively unused.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: <I>Phylloscopus trochiloides</I> (15-25 pairs), <I>Glaucidium passerinum</I> (10-20 pairs), and <I>Ficedula parva</I> (10-20 pairs) also breed.</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 | 70 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 30 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Conservation authorities have restored some key habitats in recent years. New land areas are being purchased with the intention of enlarging the National Park. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.</P>
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Only in the past and unlikely to return |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership