The Finnish Game Center is looking for new sites where wetlands can be restored for waterfowl. In the spring, waterfowl are waiting for 43 restored wetlands around Finland.
With the support of the Riistakeskus, tens of wetlands have already been renovated to improve the habitat of waterfowl. Most of the sites belong to private landowners who, for various reasons, wanted to establish a wetland themselves.
Renovated areas can be found in different parts of Finland. Among the 43 sites that have now been completed are, for example, a field area left for cultivation in Paltamo, a former peat production area in Tornio, drained forest land in Siikalatva and a dried pond in Oulaiin.
The goal of the project led by Riistakeskus is to protect declining waterfowl populations by helping landowners and other interested parties to establish, renovate and maintain suitable sites as nesting habitats for waterfowl.
As the project continues, the habitat work will expand and now we are looking for new sites to be renovated for planning.
– The locals have been very enthusiastic. The wetland brings beauty to the landscape and recreational opportunities. For example, in Siikalatva and Oulaiin, landowners have built shelters on wetlands. The locals plan to erect bird towers and sheds on many other sites as well, says Hakonen.
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