People in the area

If you look closely you can see trails, hearths, house grounds and trapping pits. The tracks found here tell about the history of man in the area since the last ice age.

The area is used during different times of the year of reindeer husbandry. In Muddus / Muttos there are both summer and winter grazing land for the reindeer. In winter, the mountain Sámi move here with their reindeer and in summer, the forest Sámi are here with their reindeer.

The big marshes are important for the reindeer in the woodland. During summertime, they can find cool on the fiery marshes.