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close| Location | Finland, Etelä-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 24o 35.00' East 60o 17.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 6,700 ha |
| Altitude | 70 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Phylloscopus trochiloides (15-25 pairs), Glaucidium passerinum (10-20 pairs), and Ficedula parva (10-20 pairs) also breed.
Site description A diverse area west of Helsinki comprising many types of forest, small bogs, numerous lakes, ponds, hills, glacial ridges and rocky ledges. The most typical habitat is nutrient-poor heathland with Pinus sylvestris; patches of herb-rich deciduous forest and old, natural mixed forest are scarcer. Overall, the cover and continuity of forest is very good compared to most of southern Finland. Recreational activities are common all-year-round, however, these are mainly restricted to a wide network of natural and wooded tracks; some parts of the area remain relatively unused.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | resident | 1996 | 51-100 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1996 | 20-30 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | resident | 1996 | 15-25 breeding pairs | medium | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Parrot Crossbill Loxia pytyopsittacus | breeding | 1996 | 20-40 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haukkalammen-Romvuoren luonnonsuojelualue | Private Nature Reserve | 10 | unknown | 0 |
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| Hynkänlammen luonnonsuojelualue | Private Nature Reserve | 7 | unknown | 0 |
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| Kilpilampi - Lippukallion luonnonsuojelualue | Private Nature Reserve | 30 | unknown | 0 |
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| Koivulan Lehtopurolaakso (luonnonsuojelualue) | Private Nature Reserve | 19 | unknown | 0 |
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| Nuuksio - FI0100040 | Birds Directive | 5,644 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,298 | |
| Nuuksion kansallispuisto | National Park | 4,370 | protected area contained by site | 2,372 |
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| Pääskysvuori-Ramsösund-Myllyjärvi (ls.alue) | Private Nature Reserve | 7 | unknown | 0 |
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| Saukonnoron purolaakson luonnonsuojelualue | Private Nature Reserve | 4 | unknown | 0 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 70% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 10% |
| tourism/recreation | 90% |
Management considerations Conservation authorities have restored some key habitats in recent years. New land areas are being purchased with the intention of enlarging the National Park. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International None2,372 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Nuuksio, 2,372 ha). 75 ha of IBA covered by Protected Area on Private Lands (Koivulan lehtopurolaakso 20 ha; Päaskyvuori, 7 ha; Kilpilampi-Lippukallio, 30 ha; Saukonnoro, 3 ha; Haukkalampi-Romvuori; 10 ha, Hynkänlampi, 5 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nuuksio. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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