Lamminsuo nature reserve
The area was protected in 2000 based on its lush swamp. The area is 28.8 hectares.
Introduction
…imeval forest in some places. A brook, Lamminsuonoja, flows through the eastern edge of Lamminsuo.
At least two species of the orchid family live in the fen; early marsh-orchid and early coralroot. The early marsh-orchid is nationally endangered, and Lamminsuo is its only habitat in Vantaa. Other rare plant species in the protected area are carnation sedge, lesser pond-sedge and downy willow. Species such as large bitter-cress, cuckoo flower, marsh violet, and greater spearwort, a flower with large yellow blooms, grow along the Lamminsuonoja brook. Some species growing in the grove on the western edge of the protected area include fly honeysuckle and spring vetchling, for example.
The remote Lamminsuo is a habitat for many animals, even though it is bordered by two large roads. Lamminsuo is a traditional winter grazing area for moose. The endangered Siberian flying squirrel has also discovered the area, which has suitable habitats for this species. Similarly, the endangered bird species rustic bunting, which is very rare in Vantaa, nests at Lamminsuo. Visitors can also sometimes hear the unforgettable singing of the red-breasted flycatcher, the quick whistles of the green sandpiper as it flies around the tree tops and the bleating courtship calls of the common snipe.
At least two species of the orchid family live in the fen; early marsh-orchid and early coralroot. The early marsh-orchid is nationally endangered, and Lamminsuo is its only habitat in Vantaa. Other rare plant species in the protected area are carnation sedge, lesser pond-sedge and downy willow. Species such as large bitter-cress, cuckoo flower, marsh violet, and greater spearwort, a flower with large yellow blooms, grow along the Lamminsuonoja brook. Some species growing in the grove on the western edge of the protected area include fly honeysuckle and spring vetchling, for example.
The remote Lamminsuo is a habitat for many animals, even though it is bordered by two large roads. Lamminsuo is a traditional winter grazing area for moose. The endangered Siberian flying squirrel has also discovered the area, which has suitable habitats for this species. Similarly, the endangered bird species rustic bunting, which is very rare in Vantaa, nests at Lamminsuo. Visitors can also sometimes hear the unforgettable singing of the red-breasted flycatcher, the quick whistles of the green sandpiper as it flies around the tree tops and the bleating courtship calls of the common snipe.
Contact and opening hours
- Address
Lamminsuontie 2
01800Vantaa
Finland
Services
Nature reserves that maintain biodiversity throughout the city are an integral part of Vantaa's green network.
The city's sports and fitness services are responsible for the development and organisation of sports and fitness services and maintenance and development of sports facilities.
- Address
Lamminsuontie 2
01800Vantaa
Finland