Palsa mires of Upper LaplandYlä-Lapin palsasuot

Ylä-Lapin palsasuotPalsa mires of Upper Lapland

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This dataset maps former and current palsa mires located within state-owned protected areas and areas reserved for conservation in Upper Lapland, Finland, managed by Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland. It comprises two polygon layers: palsa mire patches verified by Metsähallitus in autumn 2023, and an additional elevation-related layer. Palsas are periglacial peat mounds with a permanently frozen core, and their extent is a sensitive indicator of permafrost conditions in northern peatlands. The dataset supports monitoring of these landforms within Finland's protected-area network.Aineisto sisältää Metsähallituksen Luontopalvelujen hallinnassa olevilla valtion suojelualueilla ja suojelutarkoituksiin varatuilla Ylä-Lapin alueilla olevat entiset ja nykyiset palsasuot. Aineisto sisältää kaksi polygonitasoa: Metsähallituksessa syksyllä 2023 tarkistetut palsasuokuviot ja korkeu...

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