Natural Features of Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park

A bog in twilight with pines in the background.

The extensive raised bog of Kauhaneva, Pohjankangas esker forests and Katikankanjoni ravine: the treasures of Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park. Kauhaneva is an internationally significant mire. During spring time, the birds of the mire create a cacophony of sound but in the winter, there is nothing but silence in the mire. 

Treasures of the mire environment

Widespread mires have remained largely intact. The highly endangered ruff (Philomachus pugnax) still nests in the park. Read more >

The wood sandpiper and the park's other birds

The regional emblem of the National Park is the wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola). Can you pick out it’s mating call from the concerto of other bird’s songs in the park? Read more >

Easy walking on the esker

Pohjankangas is part of western Finland’s ridge formations. Dry slopes are adorned with pine trees, reindeer lichen (Cladonia rangiferina) and the red-stemmed feathermoss (Pleurozium schreberi). Read more >

Katikankanjoni Ravine

The waters have forged a spectacular ravine in the sandy soil. From the top, a fairy-tale view opens up to the bottom of the ravine, where you can hear a stream babbling. Read more >

Taking care of nature

Mires in their natural state

Mires that were once drained are restored to their natural state. Ditches that were once filled by machines can still be seen in the terrain 10-15 years later. On aerial images they appear as stripes. Read more >

Let’s protect the birds

Birds that are sensitive to disturbances require space and peace during their nesting period. In the restricted zones movement is prohibited between 1 April and 15 September (pdf 4.6 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi). Open >

Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park

  • Established 1982
  • Area 67 km²

The drawn emblem of Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas national park. Depicted on the oval emblem is a wood sandpiper. Circling the outer rim of the emblem are the words Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas kansallispuisto nationalpark.

 

 




The Emblem of Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park is Wood Sandpiper.

Publications of Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park

Publications of Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park (julkaisut.metsa.fi)