The Nature2100 Fund of the University of Turku owns areas in Yläne, Pöytyä near Kurjenrahka National Park. Visitors are welcome to hike in the forest areas and explore the nature in the area.
Forest areas near Kurjenrahka National Park
Nature2100 FundThe first forest areas acquired in 2022 by the Nature2100 Fund are situated around Kurjanrahka and form a total of 25 hectares.
Since then, the area has increased, including several small ponds and some fields.Nature2100 FundA substantial donation for the first acquisition of the areas was received from Doctor of Laws Heidi Andersson.
The University develops the areas based on continuous research and prepares a baseline survey, a management plan, and a vision for the future for the areas.
The areas located near the Kurjenrahka National Park, about 35 km from Turku: Areas on the map:
The areas acquired (the two areas marked in red on the north-eastern side of Lake Savojärvi) are located close to the Kurjenrahka National Park. The national park is about 35 km north of Turku. Map on which the areas are marked: (c) Metsähallitus
- The larger of the two forest areas acquired by the fund, covering 20 hectares, is located on the north-eastern side of Lammenrahka, which is situated north of Lake Savojärvi. To the south, the area is bordered by the Finnish Defence Forces’ area, which is a narrow strip of land between the forest area and the national park. On the northern edge it is bordered by the Ruusinrahka marshland. The forest area contains clear-cut areas, saplings, and some slightly more mature forest compartments.
- The smaller forest area is surrounded by the national park and is located between Lammenrahka and Valkiaissaarenrahka. It includes young saplings and nearly three hectares of field.
Hiking and visiting the forest areas – come explore the nature trail!
Visitors are welcome to hike in the forest areas and explore the nature in the area. The area is challenging to move through in places, but a ribbon-marked nature trail starting from behind the pond has been created to guide visitors across larger ditches and through younger forest stands.
Address for the nature trail: Laivastontie 2, Pöytyä, parking area at Lammenranta.
On the map below you can see the route of the nature trail and explore the forest compartments of the area. To see descriptions of the different forest compartments, click on the number. From the link below the map, you can download a gpx file of the nature trail for your use.
Nature trail and forest stands in the area
- Download the .gpx file of the nature trail (right-click on the link and select Save link as to download the file)
- Address for the nature trail: Laivastontie 2, Pöytyä (parking area at Lammenranta)
