Data Zone
Country/territory: Finland
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2000)
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Area: 5,454 hectares (54.54 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | very poor | low | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A large area of boreal forest and mire east of Oulujärvi lake, and adjacent to the Russian border. Most of the forests are old and coniferous, and in some areas largely untouched by man. The peatlands are dominated by poor, at least partly forested, twig fens, although areas of more fertile mires and swamp bogs are also present. Numerous lakes, ponds and streams are scattered throughout the area.
Key biodiversity
An important breeding area for boreal avifauna.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Juortanansalo (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/juortanansalo-iba-finland on 22/12/2024.