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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A large wilderness area between the upper courses of the Iijoki and Kiiminkijoki rivers, with well-developed aapa mires and a multitude of streams and rivulets. Interspersed amongst the peatlands are small islands of mostly primeval boreal forest containing large amounts of dead wood. The area remains predominantly
free of human activity.
An important breeding area for boreal avifauna, and one of the best breeding sites in Finland for large, shy species such as
Cygnus cygnus,
Anser fabalis and
Grus grus.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The area is a candidate SAC.
National Partial
International High5,980 ha of IBA covered by Strict Nature Reserve (Olvassuo, 5,980 ha). 8,483 ha of IBA covered by Peatland Reserves (Leväsuo-Kärppäsuo, 2,191 ha, Oravisuo-Näatäsuo-Sammakkosuo, 6,327 ha). 27,610 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Olvassuo).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Olvassuo-Oravisuo-Näätäsuo-Sammakkosuo (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/olvassuo-oravisuo-näätäsuo-sammakkosuo-iba-finland on 26/12/2024.
