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1 Lauhanvuori Region - Aspiring Geopark 2018 Terttu Hermansson Pasi Talvitie 1

2 What is a Geopark? One of the three site designations of UNESCO: the other two are World Heritage Sites and Biosphere Reserves UNESCO Global Geoparks are areas with sites and landscapes of international geological significance Sites promote the importance and significance of protecting the Earth s geodiversity Active engagement with the local communities Geopark is a versatile tool for regional development, especially via eco tourism and environmental education 2

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4 Where are Geoparks? 140 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 38 countries 4

5 Geopark Networks Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) European UNESCO, IGGP Geoparks Network (EGN) National Geopark committee Heritage of the Ice Age Saimaa 2017 Saimaa lake Mire Lauhanvuori Region 2018 Lahti 2019 Salpausselkä, ground water Geopark-projects in Finland, main themes and year of intended applying of status 5

6 Lauhanvuori Hämeenkangas - Aspiring Geopark 10 municipalities in 3 counties Kauhajoki, Isojoki, Karijoki Kankaanpää, Jämijärvi, Karvia, Honkajoki, Siikainen, Parkano, Kihniö Main Geosites Lauhanvuori National Park Kauhaneva Pohjankangas NP Haapakeidas Hämeenkangas Alkkianvuori Kaidatvedet Susiluola Käskyvuori Aitoneva Maps: OpenStreetMap and NLS Area 5000 km inhabitants Nature sites receive visitors annually 6

7 Geological story The development from an ancient mountain range to gently undulating plains covered with mires Includes heavy weathering, removal of 10 km of rock, sandstone formation, passive ice age and extensive post-glacial seashore activity across the area 7

8 Culture Nature Geology

9 Natural heritage All living things in nature are related to local geology Vegetation, climate, animals, people Occurrences of several rare species Sand pink. Photo: Terttu Hermansson Pine forest at Hämeenkangas. Photo: Pasi Talvitie Ruff. Photo: Kari Leo 9

10 Natural heritage Row photos: Aku Kankaanpää Photo: Terttu Hermansson Photo: Kari Leo 10

11 Natural heritage reintroduced MetsäpeuraLife project aims to reintroduce the wild forest reindeer (Rangifer Tarandus Fennicus) to Lauhanvuori area A species that was hunted to extinction from Finland by 1900; gradual return from Karelia or Kainuu and reintroduction to Suomenselkä in 1980 s Second reintroduction takes place in our Geopark area! Wild forest reindeer. Photo: Juha Sahlgren / Luontoon.fi Wild forest reindeer range in early 2000 s. Source: 11

12 Cultural heritage: Medieval road to Bothnia Photo: Tapani Tuovinen 12

13 Cultural heritage: living with and from mires Metla Vapo Oy Vapo Oy Vilkuna Pasi Talvitie Kari Leo

14 Geopark as a branding tool Geotourism is seen as an opportunity Strong investments in ecotourism during the last few years Objective: 25 % more tourists in ten years UNESCO and Geopark brands = quality Requires hard work Photo: Mimmi Virtanen Photo: Terttu Hermansson 14

15 The ingredients of Lauhanvuori Hämeenkangas Geopark area brand 15

16 Local products and services Photo: Rajalahti Photo: Nummijärvi village Photo: Marjo Keski-Heikkilä/Luoteisväylä Photo: Konto Oy Photos: Korsuretket Oy 16

17 Geofood and drinks Photos: Terttu Hermansson Photo: Valkoinen Puu Photo: Luonnon magiaa Photo: Honkajoen Panimo Photo: Pasi Takkunen/Yle 17

18 Ecotourism Maps: Metsähallitus Photos: Pasi Talvitie 18

19 Thank you! 24-Sep

20 Terttu Hermansson Pasi Talvitie Project manager Geologist Puh Puh Kankaanpää Keskuskatu 51 b, FI KANKAANPÄÄ lauhanvuoriregion.fi/ facebook.com/lauhanvuoriregion/ Twitter.com/suogeopark 20

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