FINNISH NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION


WE PURCHASE FOREST AREAS AND PROTECT THEM PERMANENTLY

The Natural Heritage Foundation uses donated funds to buy old forests that are in as natural a condition as possible and apply for permanent protection of their forests in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act.

CONSERVATION AREAS

Explore the protected areas

The Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation protects the areas in two different ways – they are protected by both the Nature Conservation Act and the Foundation Act.

When you make a donation, the donated funds are used to buy old-growth forests that are in as natural a condition as possible, and permanent protection will be sought for the areas in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act.

Tuomilehto. Kuva: Heini Koivuniemi

Donated forest protected in Padasjoki

The Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation has received a donation of a herb-rich forest in a natural state in Padasjoki. The forest is located northwest of the centre of Padasjoki, near the western shore of lake Kirkkolammi. The protected area will be known as Tuomilehto.
Sitsapesämaa. Kuva: Petri Haapala

Protecting natural areas in Enontekiö 

The Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation has protected an area of over 40 hectares in Enontekiö with the help of the Upper Lapland old-growth forest fundraiser. The new conservation area consists of two boggy, wooded lots located approximately ten kilometres apart to the east and southeast of the centre of Enontekiö. 

HOW CAN YOU HELP TODAY

It is easy to support our work. Just choose the area or campaign you want to support, select a sum and donate once or continuously.  You can also buy gift cards or support products from our online store.