Purpose and Values

Metsähallitus

• creates value from state-owned land and waters for the benefit of nature, people and society.
• uses, manages and protects state-owned land and water areas sustainably and reconciles the different goals of owners, customers and other stakeholders.
• ensures that everyone – including future generations – will have the opportunity to enjoy nature and the value it creates.

Our work is important

• because we have something precious that must be used and managed, ensuring that it does not lose its value. Metsähallitus’ expertise, networks, value chains and future opportunities are also part of this value. 
• because it is about enhancing, increasing and diversifying. Not only preservation. 

We are guided by

• a consensus reached by reconciling different views and opinions of how land and water areas should be used and managed.
• a responsible and strategic approach which guides all management, activities and development work in Metsähallitus.
• a scale and timeframe larger than the human: the scale of nature.

Metsähallitus values

JOY is more than just a momentary feeling – it is an attitude and a way of doing things. We find joy and meaning in our daily tasks and encounters. Our work matters to nature and society – the happiest people in the world! Joy creates an atmosphere in which everyone can feel valued and motivated. Joy also helps us see challenges as opportunities and encourages us to try new things. 

SUSTAINABILITY means intergenerational and everyday learning, fostering natural values and taking care of our shared wealth, increasing well-being, competence and security, cultivating and protecting. It promotes innovation and enables renewal. We make full use of the latest information and technologies as well as the feedback we receive. 

COOPERATION is at the core of Metsähallitus’ operations. We listen to each other, our customers, our partners and our stakeholders. We share information and make decisions together and in coordination. Collaboration is based on trust, openness and honesty. We develop our operations with our customers in mind.

EFFECTIVENESS is based on Metsähallitus’ responsible and sustainable way of operating, and it serves as the basis for social acceptability. It drives us to continuously improve and is reflected in impact and achievement, economic growth, improving the well-being of our employees and strengthening nature.