Nilivaaran Erotusaita
Nilivaara's Reindeer Separation Fence
Why locals love it
The Nilivaara's Reindeer Separation Fence is an area used by Metsähallitus and local reindeer herders to separate and slaughter reindeer. The ancient separation fence has been made with traditional construction techniques, using only the ax as a tool.
Why you should visit it
With traditional techniques : Sturdy tree trunks have been raised on the neck of growing trees or perks and the extra openings have been blocked with pine rhizomes and stones. Nails and bolts were not needed in the structures and they usually lasted decades within in active use of herding reindeer.
Nilivaara's Reindeer Separation Fence
Nilivaara, 95970 Kolari, Suomi