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Värriö Strict Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E / 67.73778; 29.64944
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Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
Location in Finland
LocationLapland, Finland
Coordinates67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E / 67.73778; 29.64944
Area125 km2 (48 sq mi)
Established1982
Governing bodyMetsähallitus

Värriö Strict Nature Reserve (Värriön luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. It was established in 1981. Moving in the natural park happens under license. In the area there is a research station and the only way to go there is by trail. The studies there are connected to reindeer herding and predators, such as wolves and wolverines.

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