The area is characterised by a coastline with post-glacial rebound, large rivers with inhabited estuaries, a partly shallow sea area and ice-covered winter conditions. The Bothnian Bay National Park and the Kvarken Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will continue to attract the development of tourism and recreation.
The multisectoral industry based on shipping will continue to play a key role. Most coastal areas and the Kvarken Archipelago are important fishing areas. The Bothnian Bay is home to migratory fish in the Baltic Sea, and aquaculture areas are being developed with marine nature in mind.
The Vaasa-Umeå link creates the preconditions for developing activities in the Kvarken area. The Northern Bothnian Sea and the Bothnian Bay have potential areas for offshore wind power plants.
The Regional Councils responsible for the planning area
Planners of the area
Minttu Peuraniemi
Regional Planner, Regional Council of Lapland
minttu.peuraniemi@lapinliitto.fi
Tel. +358 40 542 6252
Rauno Malinen
Regional Land Use Manager, Council of Oulu Region
rauno.malinen@pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
Tel. +358 50 433 0306
Reijo Kiviniemi
Director of Land Use, Regional Council of Central Ostrobothnia
reijo.kiviniemi@keski-pohjanmaa.fi
Tel. +358 40 138 9088
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