Värriö Strict Nature Reserve

Värriö Strict Nature Reserve (Värriön luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country Finland
Region Lapland
Coordinates 67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E / 67.73778; 29.64944Coordinates: 67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E / 67.73778; 29.64944
Highest point
 - elevation 615 m (2,018 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Area 125 km2 (48 sq mi)
Established 1982
Management Metsähallitus
IUCN category Ia - Strict Nature Reserve

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

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