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Karelian mires and virgin forests - pearls in the chain of geohistory (Karelian Mires)
Start date: Nov 1, 2002, End date: Jan 31, 2007,
Background
The boreal old-growth forests of northern Karelia have a particularly important role to play in the survival of many forest species across the EU. This is because they are located in the border region with Russia, and as such act as âstepping stonesâ for species between Russian forests and other forests within Finland. The mires are equally ...
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Herb-Rich Forests, Forests of Dencrocopos Leucotus and Western Taigas in North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala)
Start date: Apr 1, 2001, End date: Mar 31, 2005,
Background
Because of its location northern Karelia, which borders on the vast forest areas of Russian Karelia, forms an important propagation route for many species which occur in boreal habitat types. For example, the main stand of Diplazium sibiricum in the EU is located in this area.
The project area is also home to the most southerly boreal grove ...
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