METSO Programme
The Forest Biodiversity Programme METSO 2008–2016 aims to halt the ongoing decline in the biodiversity of forest habitats and species and establish stable favourable trends in Southern Finland’s forest ecosystems. The objective of the programme is to ensure that Finnish forests will continue to provide suitable habitats for endangered and declining species. The METSO Programme covers both private and state-owned lands. It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Forestry Development Centre Tapio is one of the many forestry and environment organizations, that are implementing the programme into practice.
Tapio has done for the METSO-programme:
- educating forestry professionals and forest organizations for biodiversity protection
- producing materials for forest owners
- coordinating of development projects.
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| Resuts of nature management on sunlit slopes on sandy esker ridges. |
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Decaying wood is a highly important |
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| Nature management opens canopy cover in herb-rich forests by maintaining its natural characteristics. |
Are you interested about nature management programme for governments to develop forest sector and ecosystem services?
Please contact Director, International Affairs, Klaus Yrjönen, Forestry Development Centre Tapio, tel. + 358405479075, klaus.yrjonen (at)tapio.fi
See more about METSO-programme.
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