Data Zone
Country/territory: Finland
IBA criteria met: B2, B3, C6 (2000)
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Area: 9,394 hectares (93.94 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | good | low | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A large complex of raised bogs and boreal forests along the Koitajoki river in easternmost Finland. Raised bogs divided by numerous rivers dominate the peatland, with smaller areas of aapa mire, bordered with patches of both natural and previously managed swamp- forests.
Key biodiversity
An important breeding area for boreal birds. One of the most significant southernmost breeding areas for Perisoreus infaustus (20 pairs) in Finland.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Koitajoki area (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/koitajoki-area-iba-finland on 25/12/2024.