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Nature conservation legislation Nature Conservation Act and Nature Conservation Decree Finland’s Nature Conservation Act (1096/1996, as amended by 492/1997, 144/1999, 371/1999, 553/2004, 1069/2004, 506/2005 and 591/2005) has been drawn up to meet ...https://ym.fi/en/nature-conservation-legislation
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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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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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Reform of the Nature Conservation Act The Nature Conservation Act is one of the key instruments in the efforts to safeguard the biodiversity of Finnish natural environment. The Act will be updated in order to protect species and habitats even bett...https://ym.fi/en/reform-of-the-nature-conservation-act
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Nature conservation on private lands There are almost 7,800 nature conservation areas on private lands. A private landowner can sell a site included in a national nature conservation programme or Natura 2000 network to the State at current price o...https://ym.fi/en/nature-conservation-on-private-lands
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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
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National parks and strict nature reserves – backbone of the nature conservation network National parks and strict nature reserves constitute the backbone of the Finnish network of nature conservation areas. In Finland there are 40 national parks w...https://ym.fi/en/national-parks-and-strict-nature-reserves
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Nature and water A diverse natural environment and living waters are the foundation of the wellbeing of us humans and the natural environment and a key condition for all activities in society. The aim of the Ministry of the Environment is to halt ...https://ym.fi/en/nature-and-water
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Voluntary nature value markets Nature value markets create an economic incentive for nature protection and restoration. This is based on the idea that the ecosystem services produced by nature – clean air, water resources and biodiversity – have a...https://ym.fi/en/voluntary-nature-value-markets
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Biodiversity and nature protection Biodiversity must be protected and maintained in order to safeguard the conditions which support life on the planet. Protection is necessary because many organisms and habitats have become endangered due to harmf...https://ym.fi/en/biodiversity-and-nature-protection
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Science supports nature policy Biodiversity is the foundation of life, and preserving it is crucial for the functioning of ecosystems, human wellbeing and the economy. Scientific knowledge helps understand the causes and impacts of biodiversity lo...https://ym.fi/en/science-supports-nature-policy
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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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Generation of nature values The generation of nature values has seven stages, three of which are related to drawing up the offset plan and the last one to their utilisation. A landowner can generate nature values in two ways, either by implementin...https://ym.fi/en/generation-of-natural-values
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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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Managing semi-natural grasslands Semi-natural grasslands and wooded pastures are a highly endangered part of our nature. Changes in farming practices have reduced the surface area of grassland habitats, leaving them abandoned. Meadows need continu...https://ym.fi/en/helmi-habitats-programme/managing-semi-natural-grasslands
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Natural monuments are protected natural formations Trees, groups of trees, glacial erratics and other natural formations may be protected as natural monuments. Such features may be protected due to their beauty, rarity, scenic relevance or scienti...https://ym.fi/en/natural-monuments
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IUCN National Committee of Finland The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a network of NGOs and states, promoting environmental protection and the sustainable use of natural resources. The IUCN aims to halt the loss of biodiv...https://ym.fi/en/iucn-national-committee-of-finland
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Compensation register The Offset Register for voluntary ecological offsetting serves for submitting applications in the local government e-service and as a register for generated and used offsets. Local government e-service The application forms a...https://ym.fi/en/compensation-register
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Protection of species and habitat types The protection of species and habitat types is in a key position for preserving biodiversity. According to the latest assessment of threatened species, the Red List, every ninth species in Finland is already...https://ym.fi/en/protection-of-species-and-habitats