Finnish forestry into the new millennium: Clearcutting in old-growth forests in eastern Finland by governmental Forest and Park Service. December 1999 - January 2000

Photos above are taken in December 1999 in Vattuvaara old-growth forest area in municipality of Kuhmo, eastern Finland. Governmental Forest and Park Service started large-scale clearcuttings in Vattuvaara area by clearcutting 8 hectares of old-growth forest in north-eastern side of the area. This clearcut destroyed 4 habitats of endangered fungi species. More loggings are planned. During December 1999 and January 2000 Forest and Park Service has continued logging in Kukkuri old-growth forest in municipality of Hyrynsalmi. Most recent old-growth forest destruction is taking place in Elimyssalo area in municipality of Kuhmo near Russian border. Clearcutting started on Sunday, January 9.

Above: Clearcut planned in this old-growth forest. Vattuvaara area in Kuhmo municipality. On the right: Clearcutting going on in this forest January 9, 2000. Elimyssalo area in Kuhmo. The arrow points to a woman standing under old trees.   Photos by the Finnish Nature League

 

Finnish forestry still in 2000: Pulping and sawmilling the taiga for the European market Let them know what you think about it - click the images

 

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