Nature Conservation

The  landscape in the Oulu region has a great deal of variety: sea, archipelago, low-lying coastal land, river valleys, agricultural land, and extensive marshes. Special value is attached to marsh ecosystems and to the land-uplift coast with its bird waters and seashore meadows. The flora and fauna are equally varied. Unfortunately, many of the species featured in the region have also become endangered.

The Oulu region has several nature preservation areas and natural landmarks. City of Oulu nature preservation areas are listed under Recreational use of greenspaces.

Environment Office of the Oulu Region

Visiting address
Solistinkatu 2
90140 Oulu

Postal address
Environment Office of the Oulu Region
PO Box 34
90015 City of Oulu

Telephone number
(08) 558 410 (switchboard)
044 703 6700 (environmental health care helpline, weekdays 9-15)
044 703 6790 (environmental protection helpline and supervision number, weekdays 9-15)

E-mail address
ymparisto(at)ouka.fi

Fax
(08) 557 1490

Hailuoto, Kempele, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Oulu, Tyrnävä