Awarded Areas in Finland
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:
Ekenäs Nature Centre
Mesähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland
Rantapuistikko
FI-10600 Tammisaari (Raasepori)
Finland
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, Parks & Wildlife Finland
Seitseminen Nature Centre
Seitsemisentie 110
FI-34530 Länsi-Aure, Finland
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