Runkaus Strict Nature Reserve, Protected nature reserve in Simo and Tervola, Finland.
The reserve spans 70 square kilometers of flat wetlands and forests in the Finnish Lapland region at coordinates 66 degrees north latitude.
The Finnish government designated this area as a strict nature reserve in 1956, establishing protection for the entire ecosystem within its boundaries.
The reserve intersects with Isosydänmaa reindeer herding cooperative territory, where 68 herders maintain a population of up to 2000 reindeer.
The reserve lacks maintained trails due to seasonal changes, and access requires advance permission from environmental authorities for research purposes.
The reserve contains untouched fen mire ecosystems that provide natural habitats for native Finnish flora and fauna species.
Location: Simo
Location: Tervola
Inception: 1956
GPS coordinates: 66.04694,25.52611
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:26
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