Metsähallitus leads the way in diverse bioeconomy. We are a state-owned enterprise, responsible for the management of one third of Finland’s surface area. We use and develop these state-owned land and water areas responsibly, in a way that maximises their benefits to society as a whole.

Forestry

Leading the way in the multiple use of forests.

Sustainable wood to meet people´s needs (whiteboard video with english subtitles)

Joy and benefits of multiple-use forests Certified pulpwood, saw timber and energy wood Around 300 forestry businesses contracting for Metsähallitus More about Forestry
Responsibility
Metsähallitus’ Year and Corporate Social Responsibility in 2016 Natural resource planning - a tool for sustainable use Corporate social responsibility
Forestry

Leading the way in the multiple use of forests.

Sustainable wood to meet people´s needs (whiteboard video with english subtitles)

Joy and benefits of multiple-use forests Certified pulpwood, saw timber and energy wood Around 300 forestry businesses contracting for Metsähallitus More about Forestry
National Parks Finland
Managing protected areas and providing facilities for hikers as a unit of Parks & Wildlife Finland.
Nature conservation Cultural heritage management Nationalparks.fi: Detailed guide to Finland´s nature Excursionmap.fi: free map service for hikers More information
Responsibility
Metsähallitus’ Year and Corporate Social Responsibility in 2016 Natural resource planning - a tool for sustainable use Corporate social responsibility
Projects
Natural resource planning for Ostrobothnia Light & Fire LIFE Project More about projects
Forestry

Leading the way in the multiple use of forests.

Sustainable wood to meet people´s needs (whiteboard video with english subtitles)

Joy and benefits of multiple-use forests Certified pulpwood, saw timber and energy wood Around 300 forestry businesses contracting for Metsähallitus More about Forestry
Property Development
We offer complete plots for holiday homes or hotels as well as sites suitable for development or wind power.
Laatumaa-leisure plots (Laatumaa.fi) For investors and companies (Laatumaa.fi) Wind Power Contact us
National Parks Finland
Managing protected areas and providing facilities for hikers as a unit of Parks & Wildlife Finland.
Nature conservation Cultural heritage management Nationalparks.fi: Detailed guide to Finland´s nature Excursionmap.fi: free map service for hikers More information
Wildlife Service Finland
Providing hunting and fishing services as a unit of Parks & Wildlife Finland.
Eräluvat.fi: Fishing in state-owned waters Eräluvat.fi: Hunting on state-owned lands More information
Property Development
We offer complete plots for holiday homes or hotels as well as sites suitable for development or wind power.
Laatumaa-leisure plots (Laatumaa.fi) For investors and companies (Laatumaa.fi) Wind Power Contact us
Well-Being from Nature
Health and well-being combined in the wild Healthy parks, healthy people Economic benefits from nature More about well-being from nature
Property Development
We offer complete plots for holiday homes or hotels as well as sites suitable for development or wind power.
Laatumaa-leisure plots (Laatumaa.fi) For investors and companies (Laatumaa.fi) Wind Power Contact us
Wildlife Service Finland
Providing hunting and fishing services as a unit of Parks & Wildlife Finland.
Eräluvat.fi: Fishing in state-owned waters Eräluvat.fi: Hunting on state-owned lands More information
Well-Being from Nature
Health and well-being combined in the wild Healthy parks, healthy people Economic benefits from nature More about well-being from nature
Publications
Discover Arctic Lapland´s Spectacular Scenery and Indigenous Culture Touring Route, 8 Days Healthy Parks, Healthy People - Health and Wellbeing 2025 programme More publications in English
Responsibility
Metsähallitus’ Year and Corporate Social Responsibility in 2016 Natural resource planning - a tool for sustainable use Corporate social responsibility
Well-Being from Nature
Health and well-being combined in the wild Healthy parks, healthy people Economic benefits from nature More about well-being from nature
Projects
Natural resource planning for Ostrobothnia Light & Fire LIFE Project More about projects
Publications
Discover Arctic Lapland´s Spectacular Scenery and Indigenous Culture Touring Route, 8 Days Healthy Parks, Healthy People - Health and Wellbeing 2025 programme More publications in English
Other Metsähallitus websites in English
Nationalparks.fi
Finland´s magnificent nature
Eräluvat.fi
wilderness licenses
Excursionmap.fi
maps
Sciencecentre-pilke.fi
Science Centre Pilke
Haltia.com
the Finnish Nature Centre
Kvarken.fi
World Heritage Site
Laatumaa.fi
plots and forest estates
Julkaisut.metsa.fi
publications
Suomenpeura.fi
the wild forest reindeer
Nationalparks.fi
Finland´s magnificent nature
Eräluvat.fi
wilderness licenses
Excursionmap.fi
maps
Sciencecentre-pilke.fi
Science Centre Pilke
Haltia.com
the Finnish Nature Centre
Kvarken.fi
World Heritage Site
Laatumaa.fi
plots and forest estates
Julkaisut.metsa.fi
publications
Suomenpeura.fi
the wild forest reindeer