Joutsenaapa-Kaita-aapa (1367)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Joutsenaapa-Kaita-aapa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 67.0833, Longitude: 28.6333
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 220 to 220
Area of KBA (km2): 130.64755
Protected area coverage (%): 99.17
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 <I>Picea abies</I> swamps and mire meadows. Areas of coniferous boreal forests are relatively scarce.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important area for boreal avifauna.</P>
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
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.</P>
| 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 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership