In Lappeenranta, measures are being taken to promote the well-being and diversity of nature.

Nature reserves

Nature reserves located in the City of Lappeenranta, such as Hämmäauteensuo, Pappilanniemi, Tiuruniemi and Uus-Lavola, are popular recreational areas and offer moments of calm for people, but above all, protected areas are important for species.

Protected areas can slow down the decline of species and give more time to influence the root causes of nature loss. The goal of Lappeenranta's strategy is to establish new nature reserves on city land and to encourage private landowners to establish protected areas.