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Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
View from Värriö Research Station
Map showing the location of Värriö Strict Nature ReserveMap showing the location of Värriö Strict Nature ReserveLocation in Finland
LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E / 67.73778; 29.64944
Area125 km (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.

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References

  1. "Värriön luonnonpuisto saamassa uuden järjestyssäännön – luonnoksesta voi lausua mielipiteen". Metsähallitus (in Finnish). 2023-09-15. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
Strict nature reserves of Finland


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