Abstract
This research article explores why Finland has large forests and the impact of Finland’s forests on the environment. The author used 4 websites to research about Finland’s forest. The author’s analysis shows that the Finland’s forests cover to be 75% of Finland’s total area, and they are helping to fight global warming. Finland’s forests are important to many things.
Introduction
Finland has the highest percentage of forest area in the world (citation needed). Finland is not warm like japan, and the rest of Europe doesn’t have a forest of that big. However, Finland has very large forests in relation to its own area. The aim of this research is to explore why Finland has large forests and the impact of Finland’s forests on the environment.
Literature Review
According to National Geographic Kids, 75% of Finland is forest. This is the biggest number in the world. According to National Geographic Kids, Finland’s forest are primarily filled with Scots pine, Norway spruce, and birch blanket trees. Brown bears, elk, gray wolves, wolverines, and lynx all roam the woods. Finland’s forest is good for all in Finland.
Other European countries are not heavily forested, then why Finland has large forest? It has to do with the law and the management. Finland has a strict law about forest. It helps to keep the forest clean. Management association’s name is Forest Management Association. The association consider forest owners’ needs and make a “Forest Management Plan”. The plan exists to help forest owners and managers to manage their forests.
Lastly, it’s all about the Finland’s forest products. Finland makes good use of its forests. Finland’s temperature is very low because of the high latitudes. So, trees grow slowly and with good quality. Therefore Finland’s forest products are stable. According to Forest products, In Finland, third main export of the country is from forests. Finland has the second largest number of forests and related products in the country’s exports.
Conclusion
Finland has a very large forests. In the forests, there are many kinds of lives. The strict law and Forest Management Association keep Finland’s forests protected. These forests are useful for the Finnish economy.
References
- Advameg. “Culture of Finland – History, People, Clothing, Traditions, Women, Beliefs, Food, Customs, Family.” Everyculture.Com, 2006, www.everyculture.com/Cr-Ga/Finland.html. Accessed 22 July 2020.
- Jylhä, Lea. “Small-Scale Forestry.” Www.Fao.Org, (n.d.), www.fao.org/3/a1346e12.htm. Accessed 29 July 2020.
- MAA- JA METSÄTALOUSMINISTERIÖ. “Forest Legislation in Finland.” Maa- Ja Metsätalousministeriö, (n.d.), mmm.fi/en/forests/legislation. Accessed 29 July 2020.
- National Geographic. “Finland.” National Geographic Kids, 11 May 2020, kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/finland/. Accessed 22 July 2020.
