Data Zone
Country/territory: Finland
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 7,651 hectares (76.51 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | moderate | low | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
A wilderness of natural boreal forests and diverse mire complexes north of Kitka lake. Old coniferous forests on the slopes of Riisitunturi fjeld (which reaches an altitude of 500 m) are characteristic of the area.
Key biodiversity
An important area for boreal avifauna.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Riisitunturi (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/riisitunturi-iba-finland on 23/12/2024.