Nature reserve

Haparanda-Sandskär

Nature reserve

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Description

Haparanda Sandskär Nature Reserve lies in Malifjärden and borders on Haparanda Archipelago National Park. The reserve comprises two islands, Letto and Ylikari. The whole area is 10 square kilometres in size and there is a ban on snowmobiling on the islands. Outside the built-up area you are only allowed to light a fire and pitch a tent at designated places. Hunting is prohibited in the reserve. Between 1 May and 31 July, it is forbidden to disembarks on Ylikari, because of the nesting birds.

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Facts

Municipality: Haparanda

Established in: 1982, when the reserve also included what is now the Haparanda Archipelago National Park.

Size: 10 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000

Other: For boat traffic, contact Haparanda Tourist Office.

Communications

The nature reserve lies about 28 kilometres south-southwest of Haparanda, situated in the inlet Malifjärden directly adjacent to Haparanda Archipelago National Park.

Directions

The nature reserve is located about 28 kilometers south-southwest of Haparanda. Located in Malifjärden in direct connection to the Haparanda Archipelago National Park.

Regulations

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision.

  • Hunting is prohibited throughout the reserve.
  • fires may be lit in specially designated areas.
  • on the island of Ylikari, disembarkation is prohibited between May 1 and July 31 due to nesting birds.

It is not permitted to drive snowmobiles or to damage plant and animal life in the area. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!

Contact

Email address

Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

norrbotten@lansstyrelsen.se

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