Data Zone
Country/territory: Finland
IBA criteria met: A3, B2, C7 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 51,750 hectares (517.50 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | very poor | high | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
Situated north of Inari lake, a complex of very large peatlands (belonging to the palsa mires typical of Fjeld-Lapland), separated by small areas of ridge forest (Pinus sylvestris and Betula). Many rivers, streams, lakes and ponds occur in the area, including the Vaijoki river. Due to its remoteness and wetness the area has remained mainly free of human activities.
Key biodiversity
An important area for Arctic avifauna. Breeding birds include nine out of the 32 species in Europe that are restricted to the Arctic/tundra biome (when breeding).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sammutinjänkä-Vaijoenjänkä (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sammutinjänkä-vaijoenjänkä-iba-finland on 23/12/2024.