Nuuksio (1301)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Nuuksio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 60.2833, Longitude: 24.5833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 70 to 70
Area of KBA (km2): 66.97137
Protected area coverage (%): 66.85
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 Pinus sylvestris; 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.
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: Phylloscopus trochiloides (15-25 pairs), Glaucidium passerinum (10-20 pairs), and Ficedula parva (10-20 pairs) also breed.
Habitats
Land use: forestry (10%) | tourism/recreation (90%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 30 | |
| Forest | 70 |
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.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution | Agricultural & forestry effluents | Nutrient loads | Ongoing |
| 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 |