Värriö Strict Nature Reserve

The Värriö Strict Nature Reserve spans 125 square kilometers across northern Finland, featuring diverse ecosystems and native predator populations including wolves and wolverines.

Established in 1981, the reserve became a designated protected area under Finnish law, joining a network of nineteen strict nature reserves across the country.

The reserve maintains a balance between scientific research and traditional reindeer herding practices, reflecting the relationship between nature and local communities.

Access to the reserve requires obtaining a specific license from Metsähallitus, and visitors must stay on designated trails to protect the natural environment.

The research station within the reserve conducts extensive field studies on predator populations and their interactions with reindeer herds in natural conditions.

Location: Salla

Location: Savukoski

Inception: 1981

GPS coordinates: 67.73780,29.64940

Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:51