Värriö Strict Nature Reserve Explained

Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
Iucn Category:Ia
Map:Finland
Relief:1
Location:Lapland, Finland
Coordinates:67.7378°N 29.6494°W
Area Km2:125
Established:1982
Governing Body:Metsähallitus

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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  1. Web site: 2023-09-15 . Värriön luonnonpuisto saamassa uuden järjestyssäännön – luonnoksesta voi lausua mielipiteen . 2024-11-01 . Metsähallitus . fi.