Ekenäs Archipelago National Park
The Ekenäs Archipelago National Park protects a unique sample of the islands and coastal waters of the Baltic Sea. It
is especially important, that it covers an entire cross-section of the archipelago from the inner zone to the edge of
the open sea. The region belongs to the Project Aqua and has been intensively studied and monitored since the beginning
of this century. The park is also included in the Baltic Coastal Area Reserves Program under the provisions of the
Helsinki Convention.
For information:
Finnish Forest and Park Service
South Coast Park Area
P.O. Box 94
SF-01301 Vantaa
Finland
Website
EUNIS factsheet
Seitseminen National Park
Seitseminen National Park is located on a watershed of western Finland in the central boreal forest zone. Some of the
state-owned forests in Seitseminen have been under protection since the beginning of this century. The rural area
surrounding the park is sparsely populated. Tampere, the nearest town, lies 80 km to the south of the park. Seitseminen
National Park covers an area of 4550 ha. The forests cover 51%, the peatlands 45% and the cultural heritage landscapes
0,1% of the park. There are about thirty small lakes and pools in the park. Eskers, oriented north to south, are the
geologically significant landforms. The nature is barren and the number of species is limited. Both flora and fauna
show characteristics typical to northern nature. Many regionally or nationally threatened species breed in the natural
peatlands and the old forests of the park.
For information:
Metsähallitus, Natural Heritage Services
Seitseminen Visitor Centre
Seitsemisentie 110
FIN-34530 Länsi-Aure, Finland
Website
EUNIS factsheet
+33 388 41 35 64