Metsähallitus
Organisation
Metsähallitus is a state-owned enterprise that produces environmental services for a diverse customer base; ranging from private individuals to major companies. We sustainably use, manage, and protect state-owned land and water areas and reconcile the different goals of owners, customers, and other stakeholders. In doing this, we ensure that everyone – including future generations – has the opportunity to enjoy nature and the value it creates.
What services can I get?
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Christmas tree permitMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPrivate serviceWith the Christmas tree permit, you can chop down a Christmas tree from a state-owned forest in Lapland, North Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. - Metsähallitus
Fisheries management feeMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe fisheries management fee is a mandatory basic fee for fishers who are 18–69 years of age and fish with lures or traps or who catch crayfish. - Metsähallitus
Fishing permits for state-owned watersMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAngling permits, trap permits and crayfishing permits for state-owned waters. - Metsähallitus
Hunting permits for state-owned landMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic servicePermits for hunting small game and large carnivores as well as area permits for moose hunting on state-owned land. - Metsähallitus
Information about Finland’s large carnivoresMetsähallitus
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceInformation produced by authorities about Finland’s large carnivores has been compiled on the Suurpedot.fi website. - Metsähallitus
Metsähallitus Customer Service PointsMetsähallitus
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAt the customer service points, you can get the latest hiking tips, purchase necessary permits, and learn about activities in the area. - Metsähallitus
Metsähallitus off-road traffic permitsMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceYou always need the landowner’s permission for off-road traffic. On state-owned land, the permit is issued by Metsähallitus. - Metsähallitus
Natural products permitMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPrivate serviceFor the collection of materials not covered by everyone’s rights, you can obtain a landowner's permission from Metsähallitus for state-owned areas. - Metsähallitus
Organizing events and camping in areas managed by MetsähallitusMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA notification must be submitted to Metsähallitus for any planned event or camping by large groups on Metsähallitus-managed areas. - Metsähallitus
Placing the ashes of a deceased person on state-owned land with the consent of MetsähallitusMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic servicePlacing a deceased person’s ashes requires the consent of the landowner or landholder. Metsähallitus manages most state-owned areas. - Metsähallitus
Renting pastures or fields on state-owned nature reservesMetsähallitus
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic servicePasture leasing for livestock owners or field leasing on nature reserves managed by Metsähallitus. - Metsähallitus
Research and access permits for state-owned areasMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceResearch and access permits for state-owned protected areas and other state-owned areas are applied for from Metsähallitus. - Metsähallitus
Responsible cooperation in tourism on state-owned areasMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceWhen a company uses state-owned lands in its business activities, it usually has to sign an agreement on cooperation with Metsähallitus. - Metsähallitus
Subsistence area permit in Enontekiö, Inari, and UtsjokiMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceIn the natural economy areas managed by Metsähallitus in Enontekiö, Inari, and Utsjoki, you can purchase a natural resource permit for activities. - Metsähallitus
Use of a metal detector on state-owned land administered by MetsähallitusMetsähallitus
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceUsing a metal detector is allowed on state-owned land administered by Metsähallitus, but disturbing the soil requires prior landowner permission.
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Eräluvat mobile appliction
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Eräluvat mobile application displays Metsähallitus’ fishing and hunting destinations, huts, and routes on a map.Eräluvat.fi online service
E-serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsMetsähallitus’ fishing, hunting, off-road traffic and natural product permits, rental huts, as well as the state fisheries management fee.
Eräluvat telephone service
Telephone serviceNationwide except the Åland IslandsSales and customer service for Metsähallitus’ fishing, hunting, off-road traffic and natural product permits.Monday-Friday 9.00–15.00Telephone:+358 20692424(free of charge)
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Fell Lapland Visitor Centre
Service locationNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Fell Lapland Visitor Centre's customer service guides you to the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park and its finest hiking trails.Inari Customer Service, Metsähallitus
Service locationNationwide except the Åland IslandsAt the customer service of the Metsähallitus Inari, we provide advice on hiking and outdoor activities throughout the northernmost Lapland.Koli Nature Centre Ukko
Service locationNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Koli Nature Centre Ukko offers Finland's best known national landscape, the hills of Eastern Finland and heritage sites.Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava
Service locationNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava has a fascinating, barrier-free nature exhibition suitable for all ages.Salla Visitor Centre
Service locationNationwide except the Åland IslandsVisitor Centre contains a nature exhibition where you can use all your senses to get to know the nature, hiking opportunities and cultural history.The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia
Service locationNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is the gateway to all of Finland's nature. Haltia features also Nature School, restaurant and a nature shop.Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
Service locationNationwide except the Åland IslandsCustomer service guides you to the national park and its hiking trails. The visitor centre is accessible and suitable for families with children.
Applying for a permit or consent to dig into the soil
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsMetal detecting that involves disturbing the soil requires consent or a permit issued by Metsähallitus.Applying for a Research or Access Permit
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsInstructions for applying for a research or access permit for state-owned areas.Applying for permission to place the ashes of a deceased person
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe website provides instructions for applying for permission to place the ashes of a deceased person on Metsähallitus-managed land.Drawing up a tourism cooperation agreement
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe website outlines the steps for entering into a cooperation agreement.Excursionmap.fi
WebsiteVieremäThe website contains geospatial information on fishing, hunting and outdoor destinations managed by Metsähallitus, as well as hiking structures.Finland’s national parks are presented in the Luontoon online service
WebsiteNationwideAll of Finland’s national parks and the services they offer to hikers are presented in the Luontoon online service.Leasing land suitable for grazing
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe website provides instructions for those leasing pastures and fields on state-owned nature reserves.Obtaining an off-road traffic permit
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe website provides instructions on how to obtain a permit.Submitting an event notification and a camping notification
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe website provides instructions and a form for notifying about an event planned on Metsähallitus-managed land.Suurpedot.fi website
WebsiteNationwide except the Åland IslandsThe Suurpedot.fi website contains information produced by authorities about Finland’s large carnivores: bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine.The Luontoon online service
WebsiteNationwideThe Luontoon service brings together all outdoor recreation destinations, trails and services nationwide.
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Address
Opastinsilta 12 C
00520 Helsinki
Organisation identification data
Business ID: 0116726-7
Postal address
P.O. Box 80 (Opastinsilta 12C)
00521 Helsinki