A mosaic of forest and lakes with open agricultural areas in the valleys.
Key biodiversity
Important for breeding species of wetland and grassland habitats. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
American mink Mustela vison pose a threat. Restoration of some of the lakes has begun, resulting in an increase in numbers of waterbirds.
Protected areas
National None International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Dannemora. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 06/03/2021.
