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From Elimyssalo to Kalevalskiy National Park – a nature tourism and nature conservation project
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From Elimyssalo to Kalevalskiy National Park – a nature tourism and nature conservation project
Funded by Interreg II Karelia 1996-1999
Objective of the project
The objective of the project was to support the cross-border cooperation in the utilisation of protected and recreational areas by promoting nature tourism and nature conservation on both sides of the border. The project was divided into four phases: 1) production of tourism materials, 2) basic research, 3) capacity building, 4) project management and information dissemination. As a tourist material, it was planned to publish a booklet-guide to the area, based on environmentally and socially sustainable natural tourism.
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From Elimyssalo to Kalevalskiy National ParkDuration
1997-12-04 - 1999-12-31Total Budget / Programme funding
167 010 € / 83 505 €Lead partner
The Forest and Park Service MetsähallitusLead partner web-site