Site description (2000 baseline)
A large raised bog with pools in western Estonia. There is practically no exploitative land-use.
Key biodiversity
The bog is an important roosting place in autumn for migrating Grus grus, and a good diversity of mire and forest species breed.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Marimetsa-Õmma. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/marimetsa-õmma-iba-estonia on 19/03/2024.