Nature
Nature in Janakkala offers wonderful hiking spots (lean-tos, eskers, swimming spots, nature trails, etc.).
The impact of natural sites and species as well as geologically valuable sites in the processing of permits
In environmental services, valuable natural sites, species, geological formations, and significant landscapes are considered in the official processing of permits, such as environmental permits or mineral extraction permits. When placing operations, the project’s impacts on nature and other values are assessed. When investigating the project’s impact on natural values, conservation legislation will apply. Through the Land Extraction Act, it must be ensured that materials are not taken from geologically valuable sites or landscapes of significant importance.
In the national esker conservation program from 1984, Helvetinvuori-Suppilonharju has been identified as significant. A partial master plan for Helvetinvuori-Someronvuori was also made in 2000 (landscaping of existing gravel extraction areas). In the inventory of valuable sites by the Geological Survey of Finland, Määkynmäki is significant in terms of landscape value. Other important rock sites in Janakkala include Rappukallio’s giant’s kettle (significant geological value) as well as the Unikonlinna cave, Huntinkallio cave, and Löyttymäki’s Rahakamari cave. Documented occurrences of Eastern pasqueflower in Janakkala also impede the extraction of land. In permit processes, a nature survey, landscape survey, and/or archaeological inventory are prepared as necessary. It is important to report significant observations to environmental services regarding natural values that may affect the future use of the area.
The conservation of biodiversity
Biodiversity must be protected and maintained to safeguard the conditions for life on earth. Protection is necessary as many organisms and habitats have become endangered due to harmful changes caused by mankind. Biodiversity is conserved by establishing nature reserves and protecting different habitat types and species.
The Ministry of the Environment directs and supervises nature conservation in Finland. It prepares laws that preserve biodiversity and is responsible for the general supervision of their implementation. The Ministry of the Environment prepares nature conservation programs and establishes nature reserves according to these programs. The ministry also approves management and use plans for significant nature reserves.
The Finnish Environment Institute conducts research and assessments related to biodiversity for various administrative sectors, businesses, and communities. It assesses the endangerment of species and habitat types and studies management and restoration methods for habitat types, the significance of ecosystem services, and their interaction with biodiversity.
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