Located on Finland’s west coast, Vaasa is home to a wide variety of habitats. The landscape ranges from coastal environments to forested areas. Nutrient-rich soils along the shores and in the valleys support lush, diverse vegetation. These areas contrast with the more barren and drier ridge formations. The most common habitat type in Vaasa is fresh heath forest.
On this page you will find more information about Vaasa’s different habitat types and their locations in the Vaasa region.