Strict nature reserves () are specific areas on state-owned lands in
Finland
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which have been established by law for scientific reasons. Their primary purpose is the conservation of
nature
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and research. The regulations for the nature reserves are much stricter than those for the
national parks of Finland
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. 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. 17 of them are managed by the
Metsähallitus
Metsähallitus (, , ''"the (Finnish) Forest Administration"'') is a state-owned enterprise in Finland.
Its two main tasks are Parks & Wildlife Finland to manage most of the protected areas of Finland and Forestry to supply wood to the country's ...
Kevo
Kevo Strict Nature Reserve (, ) is a strict nature reserve located in Utsjoki, northern Lapland, Finland. It was established in 1956 and covers .
The reserve is a popular backpacking destination due to its canyon-like gorge valley. A centra ...
Vesijako
Vesijako (also Vesijakaa) is a lake in Finland. It is situated in Padasjoki in the region of Päijänne Tavastia.Värriö
See also
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Protected areas of Finland
The protected areas of Finland include national parks, nature reserves and other areas, with a purpose of conserving areas of all of Finland's ecosystems and biotopes.
Protected areas include:
* National parks of Finland (''Kansallispuisto/Nation ...