Brief synthesisThe Laponian Area, located in northernmost Sweden, is a magnificent wilderness of high mountains, primeval forests, vast marshes, beautiful lakes and well-preserved river systems. Within the Laponian Area, every summer, the Saami lead their herds of reindeer towards the mountains through this landscape. Archaeological remains attest to the arrival of early inhabitants to the Laponian area 6,000-7,000 years ago. The Laponian area has primeval coniferous forest with dating indicating ages as old as 700 years. On the other hand, there is an on-going discussion about windmills just outside the Laponian area which could be a possible threat to the visual integrity of the property.