In the "Important bird areas in Finland" -project in early 2000's overall 411 nationally important bird areas were identified. Project was carried out in co-operation with Finnish governmental authorities and BirdLife Finland association, including its member associations. FINIBA-areas are nationally important nesting or flocking areas for species that are endangered, supervised or have an international special status. Most of the areas are located in Lapland, Northern Ostrobothnia and Northern Karelia.
