Reg.Nr. HA-2002/SWE/04

Vasikkavuoma Hay-Mire, Pajala

The preservation of the largest (250 hectares) hay-mire in Northern Europe, located 80 km north of the Arctic Circle. The mire is a nature reserve and a cultural environment of national interest showing living documentation of its historical land use.
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Project details

Title:Vasikkavuoma Hay-Mire, Pajala
Entr. year: 2002
Result:Medal
Country: Sweden
Town: Pajala
Category type: cultural landscape
Building type/ Project type: Cultural/Natural landscape
Actual use:Nature reserve
The Jury's citation: "For the important conservation of the largest surviving example of a rare hay-mire, together with its ecological setting, maintenance techniques and buildings"
GPS:67º13'45.3"N 23º12'37.2"E
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Description:
The preservation of the largest (250 hectares) hay-mire in Northern Europe, located 80 km north of the Arctic Circle. The mire is a nature reserve and a cultural environment of national interest showing living documentation of its historical land use.