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- 10/27/2025
Metsähallitus' Customer Service is Closed Exceptionally from 28 to 30 October 2025
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10/27/2025Saimaa ringed seal population continues to grow – mild winters and gill nets remain a threat
The Saimaa ringed seal population has continued to grow, despite recent winters being exceptionally mild and low in snow. According to the population estimate published by Metsähallitus on 27 October 2025, the estimated population for 2025 is 530 individuals. In 2024, the corresponding figure was 495. The population is growing rapidly in Puruvesi and southern Lake Saimaa, while the situation in northern Saimaa is concerning.
Read more- 10/24/2025
Cleaning services tender open for Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park visitor centres
Metsähallitus is tendering cleaning services for the Fell Lapland Visitor Centre and the Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas.
Read more - 10/24/2025
The river crossing cable at the Nuortti River has been taken out of use in Urho Kekkonen National Park.
The river crossing cable at the Nuortti River has been taken out of use for the 2025 summer season in Urho Kekkonen National Park.
Read more - 10/21/2025
Silisjoki crossing boat taken out of service for the winter in Kaldoaivi Wilderness Reserve
The Silisjoki crossing boat is no longer available for hikers. The boat has been taken out of service for the winter. It will be available again next summer.
Read more - 10/20/2025
The Koivusaari birdwatching tower and the Takaniitunvuori campfire site in Kurjenrahka National Park have been decommissioned
The deteriorated Koivusaari birdwatching tower will be dismantled. The campfire site at Takaniitunvuori has already been removed.
10/20/2025Deadwood is being added to Hossa National Park
Log trees will be distributed in the Romeikonvaara area of the national park, covering 80 hectares. The goal is to increase the amount of deadwood. There are no hiking trails in the area. The work will begin on Monday, October 20, and will last about two weeks.
Read more- 10/15/2025
Closed Hiking Structures in Urho Kekkonen National Park
Some locations in Urho Kekkonen National Park have been closed temporarily. The updated list of closed locations can be found in this news article.
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