The Ullatieva supplementary area contains an old, mainly natural, ancient forest. The pine trees are between 100 and 200 years old and some of the trees are even older. The area is home to a rich variety of species.
The Ullatieva nature reserve in Enontekieki will be significantly expanded.
The Natural Heritage Foundation has purchased a 54-hectare forest area from the parish of Enontekiö, which will be incorporated into an existing 12-hectare protected area. The purchase was made with a donation from a private individual.
The purchase price was EUR 80 000. The price was increased by the fact that it took into account lost building rights.
In the foundation’s opinion, there would still be a lot of primeval forest to be protected in Lapland, according to the foundation, more than in other provinces.
Diverse species living in a natural evergreen forest
The additional area includes old, mostly natural virgin forest. The age of the pines is 100–200 years, and some of the trees are even older.
A rich species lives in the new area. For example, there is plenty of rotten wood and coils available for woodpeckers in the area. Large amounts of luppo grow on the trunks and branches of pine trees.
The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age
The area also includes seven hectares of neva, luhta and flood meadows along Ala-Ullajoki. In coastal forests, mostly birch grows, hardwoods also include aspen, alder and rowan.
On the northeastern shore of Ullajärvi, you can find the clear-water Syvävuopio bay.
In the northeastern and southern parts of the area there are solid ancient remains protected by the Antiquities Act, which are an ancient deer hunting pit in the foothills of Lake Periläjärvi and a Stone Age residence at the eastern end of Lake Ullajärvi.
– The Stone Age settlement has a hut with the possibility of making a fire. However, you must not collect trees from nature, so bring your own trees, Haapala reminds.
Visitors to the area in summer are recommended to stay on the trails, in winter you can freely ski and snowshoe in the area.
Pentti Linkola established the foundation in 1995
The foundation acquires natural areas with donation funds and guarantees them permanent protection in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act.
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