The habitats in Finland’s protected areas show great diversity: freshwater, marine and coastal habitats, semi-natural grasslands, boreal forests, eskers, southern peatlands, northern peatlands and fells. Most of the protected areas are in a natural state. However, in protected areas that have previously been in commercial use, habitat function and structure have often deteriorated, and active restoration … Continue reading Habitats Management and Restoration at Metsähallitus