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close| Location | Finland, Itä-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 30o 40.00' East 63o 23.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 12,061 ha |
| Altitude | 120 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important breeding area for boreal birds including Tetrao urogallus (100-500 pairs).
Site description A large boreal area located east of Pielinen lake and adjacent to the Russian border. Ruunaa lake lies in the heart of the area and divides the site in two: to the east is a conservation and wilderness area, whilst to the west more recreational activities such as boating and fishing take place. There are many lakes within the site and a spectacular network of rivers and streams. Most of the land is covered by stands of dry Pinus sylvestris heath and numerous small bogs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1996 | 11-50 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | resident | 1996 | 51-100 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus | breeding | 1996 | 101-500 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
| Parrot Crossbill Loxia pytyopsittacus | breeding | 1996 | 11-50 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruunaa - FI0700045 | Birds Directive | 11,978 | is identical to site | 11,692 | |
| Ruunaan luonnonsuojelualue | State Nature Reserve | 7,357 | protected area contained by site | 7,321 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Native coniferous woodland | 55% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 50% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 15% |
| tourism/recreation | 15% |
| not utilised | 70% |
Management considerations Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International None7,321 ha of IBA covered by Specific Protection Area (Ruunaa, 7,321 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ruunaa. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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