Grassland Group of the Finnish Board on Ecological Restoration
The Finnish Expert Group of Semi-natural Grasslands was established as a part of the Finnish Board on Ecological Restoration (FBER). The FBER Grassland Group concentrates on habitats of semi-natural grasslands and issues related to their management.
FBER Grassland Group
- increases the knowledge related to ecology and management of semi-natural grasslands between different stakeholders
- promotes the collection and use of data related on semi-natural grasslands
- designs monitoring schemes for semi-natural grasslands
- takes part in national assessment of threatened habitat types and reporting of EU article 17 concerning habitats of semi-natural grasslands
- promotes the connection between research and practical management
- provides expert knowledge
- organizes courses and seminars.
The members of FBER Grassland Group are experts on semi-natural grasslands in their organizations.
Group members
- Group is not active at the moment (2024).
The group has made guidelines for monitoring and inventoring semi-natural grasslands and promoted the compilation of data into a shared-use GIS system. The FBER Grassland Group promotes networks between countries in issues related to semi-natural grasslands.
Contact information: Conservation biologist Katja Raatikainen, e-mail katja.raatikainen(at)metsa.fi