Runkaus-Saariaapa-Tainijärvet (1362)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Runkaus-Saariaapa-Tainijärvet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 66.0500, Longitude: 25.6667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 110 to 110
Area of KBA (km2): 139.0185
Protected area coverage (%): 64.68
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A diverse complex of aapa mires and boreal forests with numerous lakes and ponds, located south of the lower course of the Kemi river. The forests are typically 150 years old and Pinus-sylvestris-dominated, with scattered very large aspens Populus tremula.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: An important area for boreal avifauna. Breeding birds include 11 out of the 15 species in Europe that are restricted to the boreal biome (when breeding).
Habitats
Land use: forestry (5%) | hunting (50%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 75 | |
| Forest | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of ground water (unknown use) | Ongoing |