The total area of \u200b\u200bPäijänne Natural Heritage Foundation’s protected areas in Sysmä increased to almost 150 hectares with the sale.
A large forest area in Sysmä Virtaa has been turned into a nature reserve.
The forest area similar to Luonontilainen is named Sammalsuonvuori forest after the mountain located there.
According to the Päijänne Natural Heritage Foundation’s release, the area is mainly a grove-like fabric with old hardwoods, boxwood pines and plenty of spruce.
According to the release, in an area well suited for recreational use, you can hear the song of the rare little shrike or see endangered forest species, such as grebes and grebes.
Päijänne Natural Heritage Foundation PLUPS promotes the protection of natural diversity in the Päijänne region. 13 of the foundation’s 22 protected areas are located in Päijät-Hämee, i.e. Asikkala, Hartola, Hollola and Sysmä.