The reeds at Nuottasalmenniitty are being cut
Nuottasalmenniitty, on the eastern side of the Finnoviken basin, has been one of the few grazed traditional biotopes in Espoo. In order to safeguard vegetation, the reed threatening the area will be cut in January.
Traditional biotopes are habitats shaped by traditional livestock farming, where centuries of management have resulted in a distinctive and rich species composition. Horses last grazed the pasture in 2019.
The plant and insect species of Nuottasalmenniitty, a locally valuable and endangered coastal meadow, require ongoing management to be preserved. The area must be kept open in order to preserve species that require light.
During January 2026, the Public Works Department will mow the reeds that threaten the valuable vegetation. The reeds are collected and utilised for the city’s green area maintenance, for example, to cover alien species and as mulch for plantings. In this way, the reed material harvested can also be put to good use.