Malla Strict Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 69°3′56″N 20°40′16″E / 69.06556°N 20.67111°E / 69.06556; 20.67111

Malla Strict Nature Reserve (Mallan luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Malla Strict Nature Reserve, seen from Saana fell across Lake Kilpisjärvi.
Country	Finland
Region	Lapland
Municipality	Enontekiö
Coordinates	69°3′56″N 20°40′16″E / 69.06556°N 20.67111°E / 69.06556; 20.67111
Area	29 km2 (11 sq mi)
Geology	schist, dolomite
Plants	Lapland azalea, Ranunculus glacialis, Arnica angustifolia, Nodding campion
Animals	Acerbia alpina, Catastia kistrandella, Grammia quenselii, Ring Ouzel
Established	1916
- Strict reserve	1938
Management	Metla
IUCN category	Ia - Strict Nature Reserve

Malla Strict Nature Reserve (Mallan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. The area has been protected since 1916 and was declared a strict nature reserve in 1938. It encompasses 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and is managed by Metla. There is a trail in the park, access to this has to be separately organized. Most of the species found here can also be found on various places around Saana, which is accessible.