Lätäseno and Jietajoki mires (1379)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Lätäsenon-Jietajoen suot
Central coordinates: Latitude: 68.6333, Longitude: 22.3500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 500
Area of KBA (km2): 433.23302
Protected area coverage (%): 98.07
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large complex of peatlands and wetlands along the Lätäseno and Jietajoki rivers. The area supports well-developed mires characteristic of the palsa mire region of northernmost Lapland. Numerous lakes, ponds, rivers and streams pass through the peatlands, and there are some forests restricted to mineral soils. Since the area is protected, human impact is slight, with some hunting in autumn, and an illegal spring hunting `season'.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: An important breeding area for Arctic species, especially waders, e.g. Limicola falcinellus, Calidris alpina (100-300 pairs), Tringa glareola, T. erythropus (50-150 pairs) and Phalaropus lobatus.
Habitats
Land use: hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 80 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Part of the area is a candidate SAC.