Data Zone
Country/territory: Finland
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 17,240 hectares (172.40 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | not assessed | low | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A large archipelago in the north-east Gulf of Bothnia supporting sandy beaches, herb-rich meadows, forested islands and less sheltered rocky islands. There are several summer cottages in the area.
Key biodiversity
An important area for island-breeding birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Luoto archipelago (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/luoto-archipelago-iba-finland on 22/12/2024.