Current view: Text account
Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A large complex of six adjacent mires just north of the Simo river. Practically all types of mires of the Kemi-Tornio region are represented. Kivalo, a 10-km-long series of hills, extends through the area, supporting old forests of
Pinus sylvestris and
Picea abies.
An important area for Arctic and boreal avifauna, especially for waders. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Haliaeetus albicilla (max. 11 individuals, passage and wintering).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
National High
International High12,628 ha of IBA covered by Peatland Reserve (Martimoaapa-Lumiaapa-Penikat, 12,628 ha). 12,390 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Martimoaapa-Lumiaapa, 12,390 ha). 12,527 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Martimoaapa-Lumiaapa-Penikat).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Martimoaapa-Lumiaapa-Penikat (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/martimoaapa-lumiaapa-penikat-iba-finland on 22/12/2024.
