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close| Location | Finland, Oulun lääni |
| Central coordinates | 27o 36.00' East 65o 37.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 31,395 ha |
| Altitude | 400 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important breeding area for boreal avifauna including Picoides tridactylus and also Tetrao urogallus (500-1,000 pairs), Tarsiger cyanurus (5-15 males), Perisoreus infaustus (100-200 pairs), Parus cinctus (50-100 pairs) and Pinicola enucleator (100-200 pairs).
Site description One of the most important areas of boreal forest in the Pohjanmaa region. A 25-km chain of boreal forests lies at the core of the site, with additional forests extending eastwards. The landscape is hilly, with one peak reaching a height of 431 m. The forests are dominated by Picea, but deciduous forests cover the lower parts of the hills.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | resident | 1997 | 101-200 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | breeding | 1997 | 201-500 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | resident | 1997 | 51-100 breeding pairs | poor | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Siberian Jay Perisoreus infaustus | resident | 1997 | 101-200 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus | breeding | 1997 | 501-1,000 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata | breeding | 1997 | 2,001-5,000 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Parrot Crossbill Loxia pytyopsittacus | breeding | 1997 | 21-50 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaaskamonvaara | Specific Protection Area | 5,755 | unknown | 0 | |
| Latva - Korte - Kärppävaara - FI1105407 | Habitats Directive | 2,041 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,851 | |
| Latvakouvan luonnonsuojelualue 1 | Private Nature Reserve | 45 | unknown | 0 |
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| Maaselkä - FI1103813 | Birds Directive | 3,230 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,011 | |
| Salmitunturi - Rääpysjärvi - FI1105405 | Birds Directive | 7,572 | protected area overlaps with site | 6,621 | |
| Syöte - FI1103828 | Birds Directive | 19,641 | protected area overlaps with site | 17,653 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 70% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National Partial International High5,720 ha of IBA covered by Specific Protection Area (Jaaskamonvaara, 5,755 ha). 46 ha of IBA covered by Protected Area on Private Land (Latvakouva, 46 ha). 31,395 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Syöte).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Syöte-Salmitunturi. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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