suojakohteita
Suojakohteita are designated areas or objects that receive legal protection due to their environmental, cultural, archaeological, or scenic value. The concept is embedded in Finnish law, primarily the Nature Conservation Act, the Finnish Environmental Protection Act, and the Historic Places Protection Act. The purpose of suojakohteita is to preserve biodiversity, safeguard cultural heritage, and maintain landscapes that hold scientific, historical, or aesthetic significance.
Categories of suojakohteita include nature reserves, national parks, conservation zones, heritage sites, and archaeological sites. Each
As of recent statistics, Finland hosts thousands of suojakohteita encompassing nearly one third of the country’s