10,650 m² around Äkäslompolo
4,402 m² around Levi
2,688 m² around Rovaniemi
2,260 m² around Luosto
Below you will find the old growth forest projects that the Butterfly Foundation supports in Finland. Click on the location pin for more info about each project and visit each forest via the link.
The Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation is dedicated to the purchase and protection of ancient forests in Finland. By securing valuable natural areas, we help endangered species, improve biodiversity, and preserve wilderness for the future.
Finland loses large parts of its ancient forests every year due to deforestation and commercial logging. These forests are crucial for the preservation of unique ecosystems and rare animal species. The foundation was established to permanently protect these primeval forests and to give nature back to itself.
The foundation aims to preserve and expand the remaining primeval forests in Finland. They want to:
Through donations, the foundation purchases forests that are in their natural state and converts them into protected areas. Volunteers assist in identifying valuable natural areas, which can sometimes also be protected by the government. Thanks to swift action and targeted purchases, they are a crucial player in the protection of Finnish forests.
Heli Jutila – Executive Director Finnish Natural Heritage Foundation
Your support helps us save endangered forests and protect them forever. Thanks to your contribution, we can acquire new nature reserves, preserve biodiversity, and secure the future of Finnish primeval forests.
When you donate to the Butterfly Foundation, you’re investing in a future where responsible travel is the norm. Your donation helps us grow our network and creates even more impact worldwide. Choose how much you want to give through the links below or make a free contribution.