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Post-conference Excursion
August 17-19, 2012
Oulanka Reasearch Station and National Park
Oulanka Research Station
was established in 1966 to promote research
and education in biological sciences and geosciences at the
University of Oulu. Early research interests by the station included
research and surveys on local flora, fauna and environmental
conditions. In the 1990s, the environmental monitoring programs of
the station were complemented by the European Monitoring and
Evaluation Programme. Other important activities include
phenological monitoring and analyses of water quality in streams,
rivers and ponds. Today Oulanka Research Station is part of the
Thule Institute.
Oulanka National Park is a
superb hiking destination. The popular Karhunkierros Hiking Trail
leads through the National Park. Hikers can get a general picture of
the park’s nature and see the national landscape even on day-trips
lasting a few hours. The Park is located in north-eastern Finland in
an upland region. Oulanka is a unique and versatile combination of
northern, southern and eastern nature. The landscape is made up of
pine forests, river valleys with sandy banks and rapids, and in the
north of vast mires. The area is rich in animal and plant species,
even endangered ones. Oulanka National Park in 2002 the park
received the international PAN Parks Certificate (www.panparks.org).
Programme
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Friday August 17, 2012 |
| 8:30 |
Departure at the Oulu city centre in front of
City Hall |
| 9:30 |
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| 13:00
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Saturday August 18, 2012 |
| 8:00 |
Breakfast |
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Optional activities:
- Shooting the rapids (extra cost 50 €;
read more...)
- Tour to Kuusamo Fish Farm of FGFR (read
more...), possibility to combine with rafting
- Paddling with Indian canoe (extra cost
starting from 50 €;
read more...)
- Small tour by bus: Kitkajärvi (lowered lake hydrology), Kiveskoski
outlet, Juuma
- Hiking at own (marked routes)
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| 17:00 |
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Sunday August 19, 2012 |
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Optional activities
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| 13:00 |
- Departure for Oulu by bus
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| 17:00 |
Arrival in Oulu |
Accommodation options (price/option varies)
- Contact the the office for bookings: Phone +358 40
1678999/ E-mail: raija.kivela(at)oulu.fi
Single room (with extra cost)
Double room (included)
Separate apartment (with extra cost, limited availability)
Cost 160 €; includes
travels to and from Oulanka, accommodation in double room, linen,
all meals, the small tour by bus.
Extra costs: rafting 50 €, accommodation in
single room, and accommodation in separate apartment
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