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The Temminki-Markkatieva nature reserve has an area of shifting sand dunes, which is unique in the inland. There are also large areas of really old forest and parts of one of Europe's longest trapping pit system. The cultural environment values are high as there are many remains of ancient times in the area. Lainio River that flows through the reserve is classified as a national interest. It is one of the few regulated rivers in the north. Parts of the area burned in 2006 and left behind a large species-rich fire field. | The Temminki-Markkatieva nature reserve has an area of shifting sand dunes, which is unique in the inland. There are also large areas of really old forest and parts of one of Europe's longest trapping pit system. The cultural environment values are high as there are many remains of ancient times in the area. Lainio River that flows through the reserve is classified as a national interest. It is one of the few regulated rivers in the north. Parts of the area burned in 2006 and left behind a large species-rich fire field. | ||
The County administrative board in Norrbotten decided to create a nature reserve in 2023. The decision is threatened by an appeal from a prospecting company. The area has a large deposit of cobalt. | The County administrative board in Norrbotten decided to create a nature reserve in 2023. The decision is threatened by an appeal from a prospecting company. The area has a large deposit of cobalt. | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 26 May 2025
The Temminki-Markkatieva nature reserve has an area of shifting sand dunes, which is unique in the inland. There are also large areas of really old forest and parts of one of Europe's longest trapping pit system. The cultural environment values are high as there are many remains of ancient times in the area. Lainio River that flows through the reserve is classified as a national interest. It is one of the few regulated rivers in the north. Parts of the area burned in 2006 and left behind a large species-rich fire field.
The County administrative board in Norrbotten decided to create a nature reserve in 2023. The decision is threatened by an appeal from a prospecting company. The area has a large deposit of cobalt.