Krunnit archipelago (1353)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Krunnien saaristo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 65.3833, Longitude: 24.9167
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 45.77141
Protected area coverage (%): 96.88
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A group of islands in the Bay of Bothnia. The oldest islands are heavily forested, the youngest (more recently formed by continued land uplift) are sandy or swampy with scattered stones. Human impact is minor.
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: The most important group of islands for birds in the Bay of Bothnia. The numbers of Larus fuscus fuscus, L. marinus, Sterna caspia (50 pairs, 120 birds in spring and 250 birds in autumn) and Alca torda are probably the most significant. The area is also one of the most important staging areas for moulting Anser anser (1,200 birds) in the country. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Polysticta stelleri (non-breeding), Haliaeetus albicilla (max. 3 birds, passage).
Habitats
Land use: not utilised
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5 | |
| Marine Neritic | 80 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 15 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |