Malla Strict Nature Reserve

Malla Strict Nature Reserve (Mallan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. The area has been protected since 1916[1] and was declared a strict nature reserve in 1938. Reindeer grazing has been prohibited since 1981. [2]It encompasses 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and is managed by Metla. There is a trail in the park, access to this has to be separately organized. Most of the species found here can also be found on various places around Saana fell, which is accessible.

Malla Strict Nature Reserve
Malla Strict Nature Reserve, seen from Saana fell across Lake Kilpisjärvi.
Map showing the location of Malla Strict Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Malla Strict Nature Reserve
Location in Finland
LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates69°3′56″N 20°40′16″E / 69.06556°N 20.67111°E / 69.06556; 20.67111
Area29 km2 (11 sq mi)
Established1916
Governing bodyMetla

References

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  1. ^ Ylisirniö, Anna-Liisa; Allén, Anna (August 2016). "Plant Communities of Fennoscandian Subarctic Mountain Ecosystems 60 Years After Human Disturbance". Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research. 48 (3): 469–483. Bibcode:2016AAAR...48..469Y. doi:10.1657/AAAR0015-068. ISSN 1523-0430.
  2. ^ Olofsson, Johan; Oksanen, Lauri (1 April 2005). "Effects of reindeer density on vascular plant diversity on North Scandinavian mountains". Rangifer. 25 (1): 5. doi:10.7557/2.25.1.332.