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Invasive species

Public invasive-species records from FinBIF. Records are not a complete or current species survey. Check observation status, date, quality and positional accuracy in metres. Records may include reported absence. Locations may be generalised; lines and areas represent observation geometry, not the species’ full distribution. The original dataset is identified in each record. Distances and radius searches use the published geometry, not the possible location within its stated accuracy. A record outside the search may still relate to the site.

3 layers

Species

Public species records from FinBIF, organised by biological province rather than current administrative boundaries. Records are not a complete or current species survey. Check observation status, date, quality and positional accuracy in metres. Records may include reported absence. Locations may be generalised; lines and areas represent observation geometry, not the species’ full distribution. The original dataset is identified in each record. Distances and radius searches use the published geometry, not the possible location within its stated accuracy. A record outside the search may still relate to the site.

63 layers

Water sites and access restrictions

Water sites and access restrictions

3 layers

Habitats

Habitats

7 layers

Groundwater areas

Groundwater and recharge areas mapped for water supply and groundwater protection. This INSPIRE dataset is updated twice yearly. It is not a well map or a real-time water-quality measurement. Recharge areas identify infiltration zones and may lie within groundwater areas; do not sum overlapping records as distinct sites. Boundaries were mainly mapped at 1:20,000, partly 1:50,000. Check current official information before making decisions.

2 layers

Flood risk

Modelled flood hazard, not a live forecast. Recurrence represents estimated annual probability at the source modelling date. River/lake scenarios exclude ice effects. Mapping is geographically incomplete; an empty map does not demonstrate safety. The waterbody class represents existing water. Precision is insufficient for building-specific conclusions. Online maps use publisher depth and protection styling. Downloaded vectors use one colour; inspect feature attributes for depth. National downloads are very large; choose a local area where appropriate.

2 layers

Landscape

Nationally valuable landscapes (VAMA 2021)

9 layers

Geology & Soils

Acid sulphate soils 1:250,000

11 layers

Forestry

Forest habitat polygons and notices marked valid by the source. Check feature type and current validity: a notice does not prove completed felling, and not every habitat is protected.

2 layers

Water

Mainland 2022 water-management datasets and Åland’s 2018–2024 ecological status assessment. These classifications are not real-time measurements and missing information does not mean good status.

5 layers

Nature protection

Mainland and Åland protection registers and Natura 2000 sites. Åland also includes natural monuments and voluntary agreement areas. Check protection category, agreement validity and official decisions; different records may describe the same site.

13 layers

Cultural heritage and built environment

Mainland heritage registers and Åland’s archaeological and built heritage. Points, lines and areas may describe the same site. Check each dataset’s protection status, coverage and limitations before making decisions.

21 layers

Natura 2000: Finland and Åland

Natura 2000 sites in mainland Finland and Åland: habitat-directive SACs and bird-directive SPAs. A free starting map. Always check the official site information.

4 layers

Layer by layer

Designations · 31

NATURA 2000

NATURE PROTECTION

WATER

HABITATS

ACCESS

Species · 66

SPECIES

Landscape · 58

CULTURAL HERITAGE

GEOLOGY & SOILS

WOODLAND

LANDSCAPE

PLANNING

FLOOD RISK

Publishers

Every layer names its publisher and licence. These are the agencies behind this country.

PublishersThe layersLicence
Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility (FinBIF)66original dataset in record, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Syke ja Elinvoimakeskukset16CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Syke14Lupa- ja valvontavirasto / Asemakaavoitettu alue 31.12.2024, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · GTK / Valtakunnallisesti arvokkaat kivikot, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · GTK / Valtakunnallisesti arvokkaat moreenimuodostumat, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · GTK / Valtakunnallisesti arvokkaat tuuli- ja rantakerrostumat, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · kunnat / Kansalliset kaupunkipuistot, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · Elinvoimakeskukset, Metsähallitus / Soidensuojelun täydennysehdotus, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · Lupa- ja valvontavirasto (LVV), CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · ELY-keskukset, Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut (SAKTI/Uljas), GTK, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Museovirasto13CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Vesipuitedirektiivin mukaiset vesimuodostumat (2022) / Lähde: Syke4Lupa- ja valvontavirasto (rantaviiva-aineisto: MML). CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Syke Ryhti4CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Luonnonsuojelu- ja erämaa-alueet / Lähde: Metsähallitus; jakelu: Syke3CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Natura 2000 / Lähde: Syke2CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering2Natura 2000, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Lagskyddade biotoper2CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK) / Happamat sulfaattimaat 1:250 0002CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). https://hakku.gtk.fi/fi/locations?id=68
Pohjavesialueet / Syke2Lupa- ja valvontavirasto, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Suomen metsäkeskus / Metsien elinympäristöt1v2. CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Koodistot: Metsäkeskus / Suomi.fi.
Ålands landskapsregering / Naturreservat1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Naturminnen1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Frivilligt skyddade biotoper1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Områden med avtal om naturskydd1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Skyddsområden1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Maritima fornminnen1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Fornminnen1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Krigstida lämningar1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Kyrkliga byggnader1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Byggnadsminnen1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Kulturmiljöer1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Landskapsintressen1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Ålands landskapsregering / Ekologisk status 2018-20241CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Suomen metsäkeskus / Metsänkäyttöilmoitukset1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Syke / Valtakunnallisesti arvokkaat maisema-alueet (VAMA 2021)1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Syke / Valtakunnalliset maisemanhoitoalueet1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Syke / Valtakunnallisesti arvokkaat kallioalueet1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Syke / Luonnonsuojeluohjelma-alueet (historialliset rajaukset)1CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Lähde: Metsähallitus. https://www.metsa.fi/maat-ja-vedet/paikkatieto/suojelualueiden-biotooppikuviot/1

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