Tammisto nature reserve, Conservation area in Tammisto, Vantaa, Finland.
Tammisto is a protected forest in Vantaa covering about 15 hectares, featuring hardwood areas with oak trees, hazel undergrowth, and spruce-dominated sections. The vegetation shifts as terrain rises, gradually transitioning toward boreal forest characteristics.
The Finnish government designated this forest as a protected area in 1946 to preserve its hardwood ecosystem. This action reflected a broader effort to safeguard important natural habitats from agricultural development and other uses.
The reserve allows visitors to observe Finland's native plants and more than 30 bird species that breed there, offering a direct encounter with the region's natural wildlife. Walking through the forest provides a sense of how local species depend on this ecosystem to survive.
Visitors can explore the forest using marked trails while watching for birds such as hawfinches, European goldfinches, and occasional long-eared owls. The area is fairly accessible on foot, though there are no special facilities, so visitors should come prepared for a simple woodland experience.
The forest floor displays strong seasonal changes, from spring mosses to summer flowers, followed by red mountain currant berries in late summer. This shifting plant cover makes each visit feel different depending on when you arrive.
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