New measures are needed to strengthen the state of nature in forests

The first results of the Natural Resources Institute Finland on the forests of Metsä Group’s owner-members demonstrate the need for new initiatives that increase biodiversity. According to indicators, biodiversity in forests has developed both positively and negatively over the past decades.

Based on the results, the number of trees and also deciduous trees has increased significantly. The increase in the number of trees based on our native tree species indicates a positive development for their companion species. Increasing the proportion of deciduous trees is an important measure in adapting to climate change and also significant for the health of forests. It is good to regenerate forests into mixed forests using, for example, pine-spruce mixed cultivation, as well as increasing the share of birch through natural regeneration. In addition, it is increasingly important to protect less common deciduous trees in order to safeguard biodiversity.
more at: https://www.metsagroup.com/news-and-publications/news/2024/new-measures-are-needed-to-strengthen-the-state-of-nature-in-forests/

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