Lubana wetland complex

Lubana wetland complex

Country:
Latvia
Site number:
1384
Area:
51,351.0 ha
Designation date:
27-03-2003
Coordinates:
56°49'42"N 26°54'51"E
  • Pededze River
  • Mire within forest massives
  • Migrating birds in lake Lubana
  • Mire
  • Lettland mire within forest
  • Forest landscape
  • Typical lake within mire

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The Site is the largest wetland in Latvia, featuring a shallow freshwater lake, seven raised and transitional bogs and fens, alluvial grasslands, fishponds and wet forests. In total, 22 protected habitats of European importance are represented. The Site is important for maintaining characteristic wetland plant species and communities and rare bird species including the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) and marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis). Additionally, it regularly supports around 26,000 waterfowl. The wetland provides important services, such as food, flood control, recreation and scientific research. Lubana wetland complex is also highly important for carbon storage and sequestration. Canalization and river regulation pose a significant threat.

Administrative region: The area is located in Madona, Viļāņi, Varakļāni, Rēzekne, Balvi, Rugāji Gulbene and Lubāna municipalities.

National legal designation:
  • Nature Reserve - Lubana mitrajs
Regional (international) legal designations:
  • EU Natura 2000
Last publication date: 24-06-2025
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