Värriö Strict Nature Reserve
| Värriö Strict Nature Reserve (Värriön luonnonpuisto) | |
| Protected Area | |
| Country | Finland |
|---|---|
| Region | Lapland |
| Coordinates | 67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°ECoordinates: 67°44′16″N 29°38′58″E / 67.73778°N 29.64944°E |
| Highest point | |
| - elevation | 615 m (2,018 ft) |
| Lowest point | |
| - elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Area | 125 km2 (48 sq mi) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Management | Metsähallitus |
| IUCN category | Ia - Strict Nature Reserve |
  Location in Finland | |
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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