South-eastern Kittilä mires (1371)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Kittilän kaakkoisosan suot
Central coordinates: Latitude: 67.5000, Longitude: 25.5000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 220 to 220
Area of KBA (km2): 210.30919
Protected area coverage (%): 91.95
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large complex of adjacent mire conservation areas to the south-east of Kittilä settlement. The area supports aapa mires characteristic of the Peräpohjola zone. Old-growth forests with large numbers of both very old (over 200 years) and dead (both standing and fallen) trees are present.
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: The area is a candidate SAC.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |