Joutsenaapa-Kaita-aapa (1367)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Joutsenaapa-Kaita-aapa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 67.0833, Longitude: 28.6333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 220 to 220
Area of KBA (km2): 103.15828
Protected area coverage (%): 98.33
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An extensive area of aapa mire in central Lapland, close to the Russian border. The peatland is bisected by numerous rivers and rivulets, which are bordered by Picea abies swamps and mire meadows. Areas of coniferous boreal forests are relatively scarce.
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 area for boreal avifauna.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |