Coordinates: 67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E / 67.73778; 29.64944

Värriö Strict Nature Reserve

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Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
File:Portaat Värriön tutkimusasemalla.jpg
View from Värriö Research Station
LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E / 67.73778; 29.64944
Area125 km2 (48 sq mi)
Established1982
Governing bodyMetsähallitus

Värriö Strict Nature Reserve (Värriön luonnonpuisto) of Lapland, Finland, was established in 1981. Moving within the natural park happens under license. In the area there is a research station and the only way to go there is by trail. Field studies are carried out to investigate reindeer herding and predators, such as wolves and wolverines. This Strict Nature Reserve is 12,500 hectares in size.[1]

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References

  1. "Värriön luonnonpuisto saamassa uuden järjestyssäännön – luonnoksesta voi lausua mielipiteen". Metsähallitus (in suomi). 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2024-11-01.