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close| Location | Finland, Länsi-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 21o 22.00' East 62o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C3 |
| Area | 1,093 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important staging area for waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Anser erythropus (max. 1 bird, passage), Haliaeetus albicilla (max. 2 birds, passage), Crex crex (max. 2 pairs, breeding).
Site description A complex of shallow and nutrient-rich coastal wetlands surrounding the Lapväärti river delta, including Härkmerifjärden, a shallow, nutrient-rich lake, covered by large beds of reed Phragmites and bulrush Scirpus. Human activities include fishing and boating.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1995 | 1,000-3,000 individuals | medium | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | breeding | 1995 | 80 breeding pairs | medium | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapväärtin kosteikot - FI0800112 | Birds Directive | 1,224 | protected area overlaps with site | 606 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
| Coastline | Lagoons | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 60% |
| unknown | 40% |
Management considerations Overgrowth of the wetland is a threat. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National None International Partial669 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Lapväärtin kosteikot).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lapväärti wetlands. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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