Teijo National Park Explained

Teijo National Park
Iucn Category:II
Map:Finland
Relief:1
Location:Southwest Finland, Finland
Coordinates:60.2239°N 22.9603°W
Area Km2:34
Established:2015
Visitation Num:79.700
Visitation Year:2015
Governing Body:Metsähallitus

Teijo National Park (Finnish: Teijon kansallispuisto, Swedish: Tykö nationalpark) is a national park in Southwest Finland, Finland in the Perniö area of Salo municipality. The park was established on January 1, 2015, and covers an area of . It is maintained by Metsähallitus.[1]

In the National Park, there is one eutrophic fen, which is a type of mire that has almost disappeared in southern Finland. The forests are mainly young managed pine forests. The park is also home for several species of freshwater fish, nesting birds including goose, cranes, sandpipers and grouse; and mammals such as moose and deer.[2]

There are approximately of marked trails in the park, including of trails for physically disabled persons.[3]

Included in the national park are historical industrial areas, including a former iron works area in Kirjakkala. The iron works contain many log houses from the 1800s which have been renovated to their original state.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Teijo National Park. February 26, 2017. English. Metsähallitus.
  2. Web site: Natural Features and Sights of Teijo National Park. July 27, 2018. English. Metsähallitus.
  3. Web site: Teijo National Park Trails. February 26, 2017. English. Metsähallitus.