L-10. Kurtakko, Kolari

Finding: old-growth forest logging allowed

In early 2000 the FPS clearcut a 10 hectare old-growth forest situated next to a protected old-growth area. The forest was pine-dominated, with large amounts of standing dead trees.

Source of information: Field trip, information given by the FPS

Probable buyer of the wood: StoraEnso

 

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