Permanent protection
Foundation-owned areas stay outside logging and construction.
Protect your own forest square
Buy and protect a 3x3 metre forest square in foundation-owned forest. The proceeds help the foundation buy more forest for permanent protection.
€9.99 / Forest square
One small square, real impact.
A forest square is a concrete piece of Finnish forest. You do not own the land, but you fund permanent protection through the foundation.
As more forest is purchased, more squares open on the map.
Why protect a forest square?
Finnish and transparent
The map shows the area you help protect.
Easy to join
One forest square is enough to begin. Together the squares become a protected forest area.
How registration and purchase work
Register
Create an account and add your contact details.
Choose a forest square
Explore the map, choose an area, and inspect a 3x3 m square up close.
Confirm and pay
Confirm your choice and pay €9.99. You receive confirmation and square details.
Forests and map
Explore foundation-owned areas and choose your forest square.
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FAQ
Do I own the forest square?
No. The foundation owns the forest so the whole area can stay unified and permanently protected.
What does buying a forest square mean?
You fund protection for a 3x3 metre share of foundation-owned forest. The square is assigned to you in the service.
How is the money used?
Proceeds are used to protect and maintain current areas and to purchase new forest areas.
Can I visit the square?
Area-specific visiting guidance is published in the service. Visitors follow everyman's rights and the protected area's rules.
Can I buy a square as a gift?
Yes. Gift square details can be shared with the recipient after confirmation.
What happens when more forests are added?
New areas and squares open on the map when the foundation buys or protects more forest.
How is permanent protection secured?
The foundation owns the areas and commits to keeping them outside logging and construction.
Can I choose the exact place?
Yes. On the map you can choose an available square once the area's grid is open.
Will I receive confirmation?
Yes. You receive confirmation, square details, and the area's location in your account.