Protection of a land area as a nature reserve
View connections →An area can be designated as a nature reserve if the protection criteria are met and an agreement is reached.
Published by: Economic Development Centre · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: Finland, excluding Åland
About this service
Description
The land owner can propose an area, either the whole property or a parcel thereof, for protection as part of the METSO Programme or to promote voluntary mire conservation. Alternatively, the establishment of a nature reserve can begin on the initiative of the Economic Development Centre for the implementation of a nature conservation programme or land use plan.
If the area meets the protection criteria and the parties reach an agreement on compensation for a private protected area or on a possible property sale to the state, the area, either the whole property or a parcel thereof, will be established as a nature reserve. The final result is the decision establishing a nature reserve.
How to use it
Fill in the application primarily elektonically. Log in to the service using your personal bank identification, mobile certificate, or certificate card.
If it is not possible to use the e-service, you can use a printable form. Submit the form to the Economic Development Centre by post, e-mail, or in person. The form can also be submitted as an attachment to the general service form.
Detailed information and instructions can be found in the Metsonpolku online service.
The average processing time for applications is 6 to 12 months.
Conditions
To use the service, the site’s cadastral identifier is required.
Further information on the suitability of an area for temporary protection is available from the Metsonpolku online service and the website of the Ministry of the Environment.
Where and how to get help
Kaakkois-Suomen elinvoimakeskus, Lahden toimipaikka · Visit in person
Lahden toimipaikassa voit asioida etukäteen sopimalla.
Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish
Visit address: Kirkkokatu 12 15140
Phone: 358 295036100 · Charged
Kaakkois-Suomen elinvoimakeskuksen verkkosivut →
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Itä-Suomen elinvoimakeskus, Kuopion toimipaikka · Visit in person
Kuopion toimipaikassa voit asioida pääsääntöisesti ajanvarauksella.
Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish
Visit address: Kallanranta 11 70100
Phone: 358 295036100 · Charged
Itä-Suomen elinvoimakeskuksen verkkosivut →
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Lounais-Suomen elinvoimakeskus, Turun toimipaikka · Visit in person
Turun toimipaikassa voit asioida pääsääntöisesti ajanvarauksella.
Description: Finnish · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish
Visit address: Kulttuurikuja 1 20800
Phone: 358 295036100 · Charged
Lounais-Suomen elinvoimakeskuksen verkkosivut →
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METSO-metsiensuojeluhakemus · Form
Metsänomistaja voi hakea metsän pysyvää tai määräaikaista suojelua Etelä-Suomen metsien monimuotoisuuden toimintaohjelman keinoilla.
Description: Finnish · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish
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Itä-Suomen elinvoimakeskus, Mikkelin toimipaikka · Visit in person
Mikkelin toimipaikassa voit asioida pääsääntöisesti ajanvarauksella.
Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish
Visit address: Raatihuoneenkatu 5 50100
Phone: 358 295036100 · Charged
Itä-Suomen elinvoimakeskuksen verkkosivut →
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
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