L-12. Aihkipetsi, Salla

Finding: old-growth forest logging allowed

Between the summer of 1999 and the spring of 2000 the Forest and Park Service logged tens of hectares of old-growth forest around the mire-protection area of Löytöjänkä. Surroundings of the popular UKK-hiking trail were also logged thus imparing recreational values. Forests containing trees over 500 years of age were logged.

Source of information: information given by the FPS, citizen contacts (letters from hikers)

Probable buyer of the timber: StoraEnso

 

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