Protected areas of Finland, the Glossary

Table of Contents

1. 11 relations: Biotope, Ecosystem, Finland, Freedom to roam, List of national parks of Finland, National park, Natura 2000, Nature reserve, Old-growth forest, Strict nature reserves of Finland, Wilderness areas of Finland.

Biotope

A biotope is an area of uniform environmental conditions providing a living place for a specific assemblage of plants and animals.

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Ecosystem

An ecosystem (or ecological system) is a system that environments and their organisms form through their interaction.

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Finland

Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe.

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Freedom to roam

The freedom to roam, or "everyman's right", is the general public's right to access certain public or privately owned land, lakes, and rivers for recreation and exercise.

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List of national parks of Finland

There are 41 national parks in Finland.

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National park

A national park is a nature park designated for conservation purposes because of unparalleled national natural, historic, or cultural significance.

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Natura 2000

Natura 2000 is a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union.

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Nature reserve

A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, funga, or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for purposes of conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research.

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Old-growth forest

An old-growth forest (also referred to as primary forest) is a forest that has developed over a long period of time without disturbance.

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Strict nature reserves of Finland

Strict nature reserves (luonnonpuisto) are specific areas in Finland which have been established for scientific reasons.

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Wilderness areas of Finland

The wilderness areas (Erämaa-alueet, Ödemarksområden) of Finland are remote areas which are not strictly nature reserves.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_areas_of_Finland

Also known as Protected areas in Finland.