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Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility
FinBIF brings together collections and datasets about Finnish biodiversity, with tools to search, download, and share observations.
About Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility
FinBIF is an open access data repository that consolidates many collections and datasets of Finnish biodiversity into a single source. Its online portal, laji.fi, allows users to browse, search and download information about biological life, and to record and share their own observations. It is intended for researchers, government and the public.
Key features
- Species search across consolidated Finnish collections and datasets
- Browse and download biodiversity data through the laji.fi portal
- Record and share your own species observations
- iNaturalist Finland observations are added to FinBIF
- Help identify recent observations whose subject is unidentified
- Pinkka virtual learning environment with sample collections for species identification
Best for: Researchers, government users and members of the public who need Finnish biodiversity data or want to contribute their own observations.
Good for
- Open access data repository
- Consolidates many collections and datasets of Finnish biodiversity in a single source
- Public observations, including those from iNaturalist Finland, are made available to researchers, government and the public
Watch out for
- Focused on the biological life of Finland
- Some content, such as the latest news, is available only in Finnish
Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility at a glance
- Official website
- laji.fi/en
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Dataset
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- Finnish
- Country
- FI
- Good for
- Researchers
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility FAQ
What can I do on the laji.fi portal?
You can browse, search and download information about all forms of biological life, and record and share your own observations.
How can I contribute observations?
You can record observations through the portal, or record them with iNaturalist Finland; observations made there are added to FinBIF so they are available to Finnish researchers, government and the public.
Can I get help identifying a species?
Yes. The discussion forum lets you ask for help identifying species, discuss nature and hobbies, and give feedback on or ask for help with the service.
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