Strict nature reserves of Finland
Strict nature reserves (luonnonpuisto) are specific areas on state-owned lands in Finland which have been established by law for scientific reasons.[1] Their primary purpose is the conservation of nature and research and "are to be permanently preserved undisturbed in as close to their natural state as possible."[2] The regulations for the nature reserves are much stricter than those for the national parks of Finland. It is usually not permitted to travel inside the areas, although some areas have trails open for the public. The strict nature reserves cover a total area of 1,530 km2.
There are a total of 19 strict nature reserves in Finland. As of 2025, all of them are managed by the Metsähallitus.
List of nature reserves
[edit]- Häädetkeidas
- Karkali
- Kevo
- Koivusuo
- Malla
- Maltio
- Olvassuo
- Paljakka
- Pelso
- Pisavaara
- Runkaus
- Salamanperä
- Sompio
- Sukerijärvi
- Sinivuori
- Ulvinsalo
- Vaskijärvi
- Vesijako
- Värriö
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Strict Nature Reserves for Nature Research". Metsähallitus. Retrieved 2025-08-25.
- ^ The Principles of Protected Area Management in Finland (PDF). Nature Protection Publications of the Finnish Forest and Park Service, Series B No. 54 (2nd ed.). Vantaa: Metsähallitus – Forest and Park Service, Natural Heritage Services. 2000. p. 11. ISBN 952-446-214-1. Retrieved 25 August 2025.