Press Releases

Published 16.6.2025

Trails in the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve closed due to flooding and stomach flu – Overnight hikes still not recommended in Urho Kekkonen National Park

Published 16.6.2025

Stora Enso and Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland signed EUR 1.1 million Freshwater Pearl Mussel Programme 2030 cooperation agreement

Published 13.6.2025

No new reports of stomach flu on the Karhunkierros Trail – Metsähallitus still receiving illness reports from Urho Kekkonen National Park

Published 11.6.2025

Stick to marked trails, boil water, and practice good hygiene in Urho Kekkonen National Park due to stomach flu

Published 6.6.2025

Do not set out on the Karhunkierros Trail – Metsähallitus closes wilderness huts due to stomach flu

Published 5.6.2025

Several cases of stomach illness on Karhunkierros hiking trail – bring your own shelter and pay extra attention to hygiene

Published 26.5.2025

Metsähallitus has updated the Principles of Protected Area Management

Published 15.5.2025

Metsähallitus promotes a carbon-neutral Finland with its climate programme – carbon storage target to be achieved faster

Published 24.4.2025

Bookings for rental huts for 2026 open on May 5th at Eraluvat.fi

Published 9.4.2025

People are paying more fisheries management fees in comparison to recent years