Press Releases
Published 23.6.2025
Stomach flu cases continue in Urho Kekkonen National Park
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