Tag: forestry

HAMK’s new international study program creating future experts in sustainable forestry

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Students stand in the forest with measuring sticks.

Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK, has long roots in forestry education. The school…

Finland’s chairmanship of Barents Forest Sector culminated in Barents Forest Forum in Rovaniemi

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The Barents Forest Forum, held on 4–5 October 2023, discussed sustainable forestry in the northern…

Joint Statement of Forestry Ministers: Comprehensive sustainability of forest management requires that local conditions are taken into account

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Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Sari Essayah participated in the meeting of the For Forest&…

Finland boasts the largest organic wild collection area in the world

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Lingonberry branch.

Collecting organic and wild produce presents Finnish agriculture and bioeconomy new opportunities. Linking the pure&…

The Best Practices for Sustainable Forest Management help the Finns to grow diverse and productive forests

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Tapio's Best practice's logo and young forest in the background.

The Best Practices for Sustainable Forest Management have guided the Finnish forests management for several&…

Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen – Finland and LULUCF

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Finland is dedicated to reducing it’s emissions to reach the EU goals. Our carbon…

The Forest Academy increases Finnish decision makers’ awareness of forests

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Forest academy participants on rocky forested hill.

The forest is Finland’s most important natural resource. To maximise the potential of this…

Excursion to Finnish bioeconomy and circular economy 24.-25. Sep 2015

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Group of influential EU figures acquaint themselves with Finnish bioeconomy and circular economy, 24.-25. Sep&…

Bioeconomy in practise – from wood to wheels

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5 Feb 2015 A bus is waiting in the front of The Ministry of Employment…