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In 2025, the city of Vantaa implemented its first ecological compensation as part of the zoning project concerning the Finnish Immigration Service’s detention unit in Itä-Hakkila.https://ym.fi/en/-/vantaa-believes-in-nature-positive-land-use
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Land use planning Land use planning creates the preconditions for a sound and vital residential and living environment. Well-considered land planning solutions and a functional, seamless urban structure and traffic arrangements generate well-being...https://ym.fi/en/land-use-planning
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Recreational use of nature Recreational use of nature means spending time in the natural environment during leisure time for recreational purposes. Common forms of such recreational use include walking, cycling, skiing, berry picking, swimming, hi...https://ym.fi/en/recreational-use-of-nature
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Building and Land Use Land use and building planning creates the preconditions for a high-quality and vital built environment. Well-planned land use and building solutions promote well-being, vitality and sustainable development. Land use and buil...https://ym.fi/en/building-and-land-use
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Regional land use plans A regional land use plan contains a general plan that complies with the Land Use and Building Act, and is presented on a map, providing information about land use in a region or part of it. It sets out the region’s principl...https://ym.fi/en/regional-land-use-plans
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Land Use and Building Act The Construction Act entered into force on 1 January 2025. Construction Act streamlines construction and promotes emission reductions and circular economy The Construction Act entered into force on 1 January 2025. The Lan...https://ym.fi/en/land-use-and-building-act
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Contaminated areas Soil, groundwater and sediment Soil contamination refers to reduced soil quality due to harmful substances resulting from human activity. This may endanger or harm human health or the environment, impair the amenities of the are...https://ym.fi/en/contaminated-areas
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Wilderness areas A total of 12 sites in northern Finland have been designated as wilderness areas. The aim is to preserve the wilderness character of the areas protect the Saami culture and nature-based livelihoods promote a diverse use of the nat...https://ym.fi/en/wilderness-areas
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Areas of Expertise Climate Human action warms up the climate, with severe consequences. Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees requires strong and fast emission reductions. Climate warming will continue despite the efforts to mitigate it, which me...https://ym.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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Nature conservation areas The purpose of nature conservation areas is to safeguard the biodiversity of species and habitats. Nature conservation areas also contribute to the preservation of national landscapes, cultural heritage and recreation and...https://ym.fi/en/nature-conservation-areas
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Landscape management areas cherish cultural and nature values in rural areas Under the nature Conservation Act, national and county landscape management areas may be established. They help to preserve, for example, the beauty of natural or cultura...https://ym.fi/en/landscape-management-areas
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On 3 April 2024, the Ministry of the Environment approved a number of glossaries on the built environment for use. These include the Terminology of Built Environment with concepts related to land use, construction and housing, which has now been published in the Sanastot (Terminology) tool of the interoperability platform. Common definitions of the key concepts are required for digitalisation, ...https://ym.fi/en/-/glossaries-on-built-environment-adopted-for-use
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Improving the state of waters and marine areas (Ahti Programme) The aim of the AHTI Programme is to achieve a good status for waters and the Baltic Sea. The programme promotes the implementation of the national Marine Environment Management Plan (...https://ym.fi/en/improving-the-state-of-waters-and-marine-areas-2023-2027
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Biosphere sites – model areas for sustainable development Biosphere sites are model areas for sustainable development that combine the protection of the biodiversity of habitats, sustainable use of natural resources and environmental research. Bio...https://ym.fi/en/biosphere-sites
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25.8.2025 | Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala has signed a Ministry of the Environment decision to establish a national landscape management area in Saija, Salla. The purpose of the landscape management area is to preserve and manage the natural and cultural landscape, its beauty, historical characteristics and associated values.https://ym.fi/en/-/salla-s-saija-designated-finland-s-eighth-national-landscape-management-area
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National urban parks protect the nature and landscape values of urban areas In Finland there are ten national urban parks. The aim of national urban parks is to preserve urban nature and the built cultural environment as extensive and integrated e...https://ym.fi/en/national-urban-parks
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16.5.2025 | The provisions on land use planning will be reformed as set out in the Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government. Comments on the proposal for the new Land Use Act can be submitted until 11 July.https://ym.fi/en/-/ministry-of-the-environment-requests-comments-on-the-proposal-for-the-new-land-use-act
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17.4.2026 | The pilot project on nature values trading will restore a mire of about 12 hectares in Pielavesi, North Savo. The mire is a barren area with poor tree growth that was drained in the 1960s. In the restoration project, ditches will be blocked and trees removed.https://ym.fi/en/-/finsilva-is-selling-and-s-group-is-buying-nature-values-in-pielavesi
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28.4.2026 | The project of the Ilmari Räsänen Foundation produces offset areas that are ready to be brought to the nature values market by means of funding from the Kone Foundation.https://ym.fi/en/-/agent-s-role-in-nature-values-trading-based-on-honesty-and-skills
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9.4.2026 | The transaction concerning nature values agreed between a private landowner and the retail and service company Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa is among the first ones in Finland. The surface area of the site concerned, the Kuikkasuo mire, is about 12 hectares, and it will be restored to a state that is as close to natural as possible.https://ym.fi/en/-/nature-wins-the-most-in-nature-values-trading-but-all-parties-stand-to-benefit