Permits for Research and Photography
A permit is always needed for research work carried out in protected areas. Photographing is mainly allowed if the animals are not disturbed and the vegetation not damaged. In certain cases also a permit for photography is needed.
The permit must be applied for in writing:
- using the online form (webropolsurveys.com); or
- by submitting a free-form application. The application must include the information listed below under “Information required in the application”.
Instructions for applying for a permit
The permit application must be submitted to Metsähallitus at least two months before the desired start date of the permit.
Please note: A permit issued as an official decision will take effect no earlier than 30 days after the permit decision, as there is a 30-day appeal period.
Information required in the application?
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RESEARCH PERMIT APPLICATION or PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT APPLICATION written at the top.
Addressee
Send the application to the registry office of Metsähallitus:
by e-mail:
kirjaamo@metsa.fi
or by mail:
Metsähallitus / kirjaamo
PO.Box 80
00521 Helsinki
Finland
Applicant
Name, address, telephone and e-mail
Project
- Title, aim and time scale of the project (described in an appendix, if necessary)
- Research subject: such as sample taking, moving in a restricted area
- The point in time when or by which the research will be carried out (assessing applications takes about 2 months.)
- The number of assistants, names if necessary
- Special needs, such as building temporary constructions
Permit area
- The name of the protected area
- Specific sites, map enclosed if necessary
- You can get help to find and indicate the area on the map by using the Excursionmap.fi service of Metsähallitus.
Date
List of appendixes, if necessary