FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Research station in Rovaniemi
WOOD SPECIES PATH
On the wood species path of the Kivalo research area you can familiarise yourselves with a foreign conifer tree species origin tests? On the path you will see how trees in areas with climates similar to Finland are able to grow in Lapland. Along the route you can also see more familiar species of tree.
The path route is about 1.8 km long. The area has a guidance hut and a campfire site. The path situated in wonderful surroundings is a perfect destination for different groups.
The Rovaniemi research station arranges ready-made packages to order in the Kivalo mountain region.
GAME PATH
See how forestry takes the game stock into account near Lake AlajΣrvi in Vanttauskoski. At one of the spots you will see how the game stock is observed in cutting area and forest management policies.
The length of the game path is 1.9 km. The path has guide boards and campfire sites. You can travel along the path on your own or with the help of a guide.
Contact details:
Timo T÷rmΣnen
Tel. +358 (0)16 3364416 or +358 (0)16 336411
(switchboard)
Fax. +358 (0)16 3364640
MUSHROOM AND FOREST RESEARCH
The trail shows a number of edible mushrooms and how they are used. Also poisonous mushrooms, shelf fungus and mushrooms in the forest countryside. The various species are pictured to scale. Mushrooms are displayed in their true growing areas even though you may not see them on your day out.The trail has duckboards over wet places. The route goes to the Kaihuvaara grove reserve. We hope the nature remains undamaged.
Further information:
e-mail:
Marjatta.Stockel@metla.fi
Metla/Rovaniemi Research Station
PL 16
FIN-96301 ROVANIEMI
Tel +358 (0)16 336 411
e-mail:
Sakari.Pasanen@metla.fi
Metla/Kivalo Research Region
FIN-97620 VIIRI
Tel +358 (0)16 784 350
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