Hollola wetlands (1315)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Hollolan lintuvedet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 61.0500, Longitude: 25.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 81 to 81
Area of KBA (km2): 9.12988
Protected area coverage (%): 83.53
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large area comprising the shallow bays of Vesijärvi lake and the eutrophic Kutajärvi lake which lie on the southern edge of the Päijänne lake water system. The vegetation is extensive reedbed surrounded by narrow stretches of meadow, and large areas of floating plants.
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 breeding and congregating area for waterbirds in continental Finland, with breeding species including Podiceps cristatus (517 pairs), P. grisegena (33 pairs), Aythya ferina (73 pairs) and Larus ridibundus (650 pairs).
Habitats
Land use: hunting (40%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Large parts of the area have remained undeveloped but there are plans for further housing developments along the shoreline. Overgrowth of the wetland is a threat. The majority of the area is listed under the National Bird Sanctuary Protection Programme, with just the Niemelänlahti area being totally unprotected. 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 | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of ground water (unknown use) | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |