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close| Location | Finland, Lapin lääni |
| Central coordinates | 27o 30.00' East 69o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A3, B2, C7 |
| Area | 51,750 ha |
| Altitude | 150 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important area for Arctic avifauna. Breeding birds include nine out of the 32 species in Europe that are restricted to the Arctic/tundra biome (when breeding).
Site description Situated north of Inari lake, a complex of very large peatlands (belonging to the palsa mires typical of Fjeld-Lapland), separated by small areas of ridge forest (Pinus sylvestris and Betula). Many rivers, streams, lakes and ponds occur in the area, including the Vaijoki river. Due to its remoteness and wetness the area has remained mainly free of human activities.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | breeding | 1996 | present [units unknown] | - | A3 | Vulnerable |
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | breeding | 1996 | 1-11 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Black Scoter Melanitta nigra | breeding | 1996 | 1-11 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Not Recognised |
| Long-tailed Duck Clangula hyemalis | breeding | 1996 | 1-11 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Vulnerable |
| Smew Mergellus albellus | breeding | 1996 | 6-10 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica | breeding | 1996 | 11-50 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii | breeding | 1996 | 1-11 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Red-necked Phalarope Phalaropus lobatus | breeding | 1996 | 11-50 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Red-throated Pipit Anthus cervinus | breeding | 1996 | 1-11 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Lapland Longspur Calcarius lapponicus | breeding | 1996 | 1-11 breeding pairs | - | A3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KALDOAIVIN ERÄMAA - FI1302002 | Birds Directive | 351,633 | protected area contains site | 51,750 | |
| Sammuttijängän-Vaijoenjängän soidensuojelualue | Protected Mire | 52,830 | protected area overlaps with site | 51,750 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 35% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | 65% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | - |
Management considerations Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National High International High51,750 ha of IBA covered by Peatland Reserve (Sammuttijänkä-Vaijoenjänkä, 51,812 ha). 51,693 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Kaldoaivin erämaa).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sammutinjänkä-Vaijoenjänkä. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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