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close| Location | Finland, Itä-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 30o 46.00' East 63o 8.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 10,023 ha |
| Altitude | 120 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important breeding area for boreal birds.
Site description A large wilderness area just north of Koitere lake, with mires, more-or-less natural boreal forest and waterways. The mires lie at the junction of the raised bogs of inner Finland and the Pohjanmaa aapa mires. Tourism is evident, especially in summer, with several camping areas, a long network of tracks and board-walks, look-out towers and other facilities. A few roads traverse the area.
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 | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus | breeding | 1996 | 51-100 breeding pairs | good | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patvinsuo - FI0700047 | Habitats Directive | 12,727 | protected area contains site | 10,023 | |
| Patvinsuo National Park | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 12,727 | protected area contained by site | 9,683 |
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| Patvinsuon kansallispuisto | National Park | 10,544 | protected area contained by site | 10,023 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 35% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 65% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| not utilised | 90% |
Management considerations The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National High International High10,023 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Patvinsuo, 10,023 ha). 9,683 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Suomujärvi-Patvinsuo, 9,683 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Patvinsuo National Park. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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