Birds are being saved by active protection, the last raccoon of the pearl of the Archipelago National Park, Jungfruskär, has been removed – for the time being

WWF Finland awarded the 2022 Panda award to the Archipelago Nature Management and Protection Association, which has done successful work to remove alien animals from the archipelago. Clearing the islands requires the seamless cooperation of dogs and skilled hunters.

The boat approaches the pier with a Karelian bear dog and driver on board.  Another Karelian bear dog is opposite at the platform.