Province of Oulu, Kainuu
Kuhmo (www.kuhmo.fi)
Area 39 km², established
in 1990
The
area is managed by Metsähallitus.
Here, amidst the eskers, the wild forest reindeer has found a sheltered
feeding and breeding ground. In this same environment, hikers can also find a
place where they can break loose from their everyday routines, let their minds
rest and enjoy the offerings of nature.
The Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät Nature Reserve, located
in the eastern part of Kuhmo, is a tapestry of small lakes, numerous ponds, pine
heaths and eskers. The esker formation crossing the reserve has been an
important area for the migration of the wild forest reindeer (Rangifer
tarandus fennicus)
as well as
providing it with a grazing ground.
The Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät Nature Reserve is part
of the Friendship Park, which consists of five separate nature reserves
mainly located in the municipality of Kuhmo. The Friendship Park and
the Kostomuksha Strict Nature Reserve form the Finno-Russian Friendship
Nature Reserve.
