Data Zone
Country/territory: Sweden
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, B2, B3, C2, C6 (2007)
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Area: 25,700 hectares (257.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | not assessed | high | not assessed |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
An extensive lake and wetland complex situated along the River Dalälven. Much of the area floods regularly and comprises freshwater marsh and peatbogs. The surrounding forests of both coniferous and deciduous species are largely old and undisturbed. Commercial forestry is, however, carried out in some areas.
Key biodiversity
The IBA supports a diversity of breeding species of wetland and forest habitats.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Färnebofjärden (Sweden). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/färnebofjärden-iba-sweden on 27/12/2024.