Stabbursnes Nature Reserve
Stabbursnes Nature Reserve () is a protected area located in Porsanger Municipality, Finnmark County, northern Norway. It has many habitats, including forests, wetlands, and rivers. Geography and location Situated on the southern bank of the Stabburselva River, the Stabbursnes Nature Reserve covers an area of approximately . It is positioned in the municipality of Porsanger, approximately southwest of the village of Lakselv. The reserve extends from the river delta and its bordering floodplains to the mountainous areas further inland. History The Sámi people, Sami (or Sámi) people have inhabited the Finnmark region for centuries, relying on reindeer herding and fishing. These activities have been closely tied to the Stabbursnes Nature Reserve as an area of great importance to the Sami and the conservation of the natural environment. Recognizing the significance of Stabbursnes, the Politics of Norway, Norwegian government designated it as a nature reserve in 1983. Since then ...
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