Province of Oulu, Region of
Northern Ostrobothnia
Municipality of Kuusamo (www.kuusamo.fi)
Area 137 sq.km. A
Natura 2000 site since 1998. Conservation programme for old-growth forests
1996.
The area is managed by Metsähallitus.
The virtually pristine
nature of Näränkä Natural Forests is unique on both the scale of Finland and
that of Western Europe as a whole.
In addition to the forests, the natural small waterways and bogs have
remained in their natural state, allowing many demanding species of organisms to
thrive in the area. The Näränkä Natural Forests entail four separate forest
areas: Virmajoki, Romevaara, Pajupuro and Näränkä.
On the hiking trails of Näränkä, you can familiarize yourself with the
diverse natural conditions of the area, and the restored wilderness farm on
Näränkävaara Hill introduces you to the traditional self-sufficient way of
life.
