Maanomistajain Liitto

Founded in 1945, Maanomistajain Liitto is a non-profit association based in Järvelä, Finland working on democracy & civil society, nature & wildlife conservation, heritage.

Maanomistajain Liitto (Finnish Landowners Organisation, Jordägarnas förbund) is a politically independent Finnish association founded in 1945. It represents and advises private landowners and real estate owners, helping members with questions on land ownership and property management. It makes statements to government and parliamentary committees on land use policy, promotes landowners' property rights and economic conditions, and supports the upkeep of historic buildings and cultural landscapes through its building history section. It also works on nature and game management, including Wildlife Estates, and publishes the Maanomistaja magazine and guides. The organisation is a member of the European Landowners Organization (ELO) and the European Historic Houses Association. It operates in Finland, with offices in Järvelä and Helsinki.