National Parks Finland, Ostrobothnia and Kainuu

The operations of National Parks Finland at Parks & Wildlife Finland comprise four regions. Each region is in charge of protected area management planning, nature and cultural heritage conservation and recreation and nature tourism.

On this page you find contact information of the staff of Ostrobothnia–Kainuu.

Pirkko Siikamäki

Regional Director

Metsähallitus
Parks & Wildlife Finland
(Puistokatu 29)
70110 Kuopio

Puh. 0206396034

Ostrobothnia–Kainuu

Arja Halinen

Manager of Land Use

Metsähallitus
Parks & Wildlife Finland
(Torangintaival 2)
93600 Kuusamo

Puh. 0206395963

Leave of absence, deputy Arto Vilén, tel.int. +358 206 39 5721.

Veikko Virkkunen

Development Manager

Metsähallitus
Parks & Wildlife Finland
PL 81 (Veteraanikatu 9)
90130 Oulu

Puh. 0206396068

Marko Sievänen

Nature Conservation Manager

Metsähallitus
Parks & Wildlife Finland
(Kasarmintie 5)
85100 Kalajoki

Puh. 0206396065

Anna-Liisa Pennanen

Communications Manager

Metsähallitus
Parks & Wildlife Finland
(Satamakatu 3)
87100 Kajaani

Puh. 0206394507

Sari Alatossava

Manager, Outdoor Recreation and Visitor Management

Metsähallitus
Parks & Wildlife Finland
(Torangintaival 2)
93600 Kuusamo

Puh. 0206396831

Hiidenportti , Hossa, Oulanka and Riisitunturi National Parks, Kylmäluoma National Hiking Area, Paljakka and Ulvinsalo Strict Nature Reserves, Korouoma Nature Reserve, Friendship Park Nature Reserve.

Acts also as deputy for Manager Saara Airaksinen till 31.3.2025: Also Bothnian Bay, Rokua and Syöte National Parks, Oulujärvi and Iso-Syöte National Hiking Area, Olvassuo Strict Nature Reserve, Rahja Archipelago, Vattajanniemi Natura 2000 Site.