#118 Finland

Koli National Park is a national park in the North Karelia region of Finland. It covers 30 sq km and was established in 1991. Koli has lots to offer cultural heritage-wise. Former it was a sacrificial site. Later it was used for slash-and-burn agriculture. The aim of Koli National Park isn't to reserve wild nature but traditional agricultural heritage is cherished in Koli. Some fields are slashed, burnt and re-cultivated and hay is cut yearly. Traditional Finnish breeds of cows and sheep are grazing in the meadows of Koli. The most well-known vantage point in the park is Ukko-Koli, with a grand view to the East, over the lake Pielinen. (source)
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