The Association of World Heritage Sites in Finland was established in 2016 in Vaasa. The purpose of the association is to develop and increase the cooperation between and influence of World Heritage Sites and to improve the sites’ skills and resources. The association promotes the implementation of the international World Heritage Convention and represents the World Heritage Sites in Finland on a national, Nordic and international level.
The activities of the association are financed through membership fees and various subsidies.
Board of Directors 2020
Chairperson: Pirkko Yliselä, National Land Survey of Finland (deputy Jyrki Puupponen)
Secretary: Milla Öystilä, The Governing Body of Suomenlinna (deputy Petteri Takkula)
Vice Chairperson: Katriina Holm, The Foundation of Petäjävesi Old Church (deputy Hanna Hautamäki)
Hanna-Leena Salminen, City of Rauma (deputy Minna-Liisa Salonsaari)
Irene Villanen, City of Rauma
Malin Henriksson, Metsähallitus (deputy Kenth Nedergård)
Jaana Rannanpää, UPM (deputy Ville Majuri)
Contact information
Chairperson
Pirkko Yliselä
+ 358 40 504 3684
pirkko.ylisela@maanmittauslaitos.fi
Secretary
Laura Heikkilä
+ 358 50 314 1918
maailmanperinto@gmail.com
