Värriö Strict Nature Reserve

Värriö Strict Nature Reserve (Värriön luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. It was established in 1981. Moving in the natural park happens under license. In the area there is a research station and the only way to go there is by trail. The studies there are connected to reindeer herding and predators, such as wolves and wolverines.

Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Location in Finland
LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E
Area125 km2 (48 sq mi)
Established1982
Governing bodyMetsähallitus

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