Publications
Metsähallitus' Annual Reports and Social Responsibility Reporting
Metsähallitus' annual reports on the website
Social responsibility reporting
Natural Heritage Services annual reports on the website
Other Publications
Natural Heritage Services
- Strategy for nature tourism in the Archipelago Sea (2009, Series C 66)
- State of the Parks in Finland (2007, Series A 170)
First report on Finland´s protected areas and their management 2000 - 2005. Also available in pdf format.
- Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Finland´s Protected Areas (2005, Series A 147)
A comprehensive international evaluation of the Finnish protected area system was carried out in 2004. The evaluation report is available in pdf format.
- Visitor Monitoring in Nature Areas (2007) (www.naturvardsverket.se)
A manual based on experiences from the Nordic and Baltic countries. Published by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, available in pdf format.
- Fire and Forest - The International Forest Fire Symposium in Kajaani 13.-14.11.2007. (2008, Series A 175) (pdf, 4007 kt)
The symposium focused on the use of prescribed fire as a management tool within protected areas of Fennoscandian forests. This publication compiles the presentations of the symposium and consists of both practical experiences and research results on restoration.
- Cooperation between coastal protected areas and local societies - from experiences to recommendations. (2007, Series A 169) (pdf, 2541 kt)
Results of the COASTSUST project around the Baltic Sea. Also available in pdf format.
- Avifauna of the Siikalahti Wetland in 2002 - 2004 (2007, Series A 163) (pdf, 4492 kt)
Siikalahti is the most valuable bird wetland in Finland. A publication available only in pdf form. In Finnish, summary in English.
- Enjoy Nature in Finland (2006)
A brochure with a map and a table to help choosing among the national parks and national hiking areas.
Forestry
- Environmental Guidelines to Practical Forest Management
A leaflet, 40 pages. 2005
Price EUR 10
- Forests for many uses
A broschure, 16 pages. 2002. Also available in German, French and Russian.
- Environmental Guidelines to Practical Forest Management
A book, ca. 100 pages. 1998. Also available in German.
Price EUR 16,82
- Landscape Ecological Planning
A brochure, 6 pages. Also available in German.
- Guidelines for Landscape Ecological Planning (2000)
Available in pfd form (size 606 kb)
- Landscape Ecological Plan for State-owned Forests in Kolari (2000)
A book, 75 pages. Available also in pfd form (size 554 kb)
Price EUR 8,41
- Landscape Ecological Plan for State-owned Forests in Valtimo (2000)
A book, 50 pages. Available also in pfd form (size 3,172 kb).
Price EUR 8,41
- Participatory Approach to Natural Resource Management
A book, ca. 100 pages.
Price EUR 16,82
How to Order?
Most of the brochures and publications are free of charge, but note that for some a price is quoted. VAT of 8 per cent is included in the price of publications. Normal postage and handling costs will added.