Nature reserve

Kurkkiorova

Nature reserve

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Description

Here, ridges intersperse the large and small wetlands. The forests contain plenty of old pines which can be as much as 400 years old. In the southwestern part of the area there is a scenic, fairly hilly area with undisturbed primary pine forest. The area is 4.4 square kilometres in size.

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Facts

Municipality: Pajala

Year of formation: 2010

Size: 4.4 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve

Communications

Kurkkiorova lies 7 kilometres east of the village of Lainio, just north of the Lainio river in the north-western corner of Pajala Municipality. Follow the road which runs between Kitkiöjoki and Junosuando, 3 kilometres southwest of turning to Keräntöjärvi there is a logging road which leads to the reserve.

Directions

Kurkkiorova is located 7 kilometers east of the village of Lainio, just north of the Lainio River on the northwestern edge of Pajala municipality. Follow the road that runs between Kitkiöjoki and Junosuando, 3 kilometers southwest of the crossing to Keräntöjaärvi there is a forest road leading to the reserve.

Regulations

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:

  • camping
  • hike
  • make a fire, remember to bring your own wood!
  • pick berries and edible mushrooms
  • drive snowmobiles on snow-covered ground
  • fish and hunt in accordance with the laws in force

It is not allowed to harm plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!

Contact

Email address

Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

norrbotten@lansstyrelsen.se

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