Metsähallitus – fostering natural values responsibly across generations.
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The new Luontoon service was published and from now on, you can find all outdoor destinations and trails in Finland in one place. The service has approximately 3,000 hiking and outdoor routes. In addition to hiking trails, you can also find thousands of routes for cycling, paddling and skiing on the service. You can also browse excursion services offered by the state, municipalities and associations.
Metsähallitus launches its new Eräluvat.fi permit sales channel
Eräluvat.fi has been renewed – you can now find wilderness destinations and permits in one place! From Metsähallitus, you can get fishing, hunting and off-road traffic permits for state-owned lands and waters. You can also book hut accommodation and pay the fisheries management fee.
Metsähallitus’s updated strategy emphasises green growth and the wellbeing of both nature and people
The strategy update has taken into account the changes to the operating environment and the policies related to Metsähallitus’s ownership. The strategy includes four social objectives that Metsähallitus’s operations aim to influence: green growth, carbon-neutral Finland, healthy nature and the happiest people in the world.
Metsähallitus will survey primary and old-growth forests during 2024–2025
The purpose of the inventory is to identify and protect primary and old-growth forests in accordance with the EU Commission definition and national criteria. Once state-owned forests have been inventoried, Parliament will decide on the areas to be protected on the basis of a government proposal.
Offshore Wind Power Projects in Territorial Waters Proceed with Favorable Winds
Plans are in place for over 6000 MW of offshore wind power in the territorial waters managed by Metsähallitus. The most advanced project is the wind power project planned by Vattenfall and Metsähallitus off the coast of Korsnäs, for which the environmental impact assessment is currently underway. Partners are being sought for two other projects, and their environmental and land surveys will continue this summer.
