UPM Forest Life

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Welcome to UPM Forest Life Index. This is the quick and easy way to explore forest-inhabiting species, browse sustainable forestry and key biotope articles or discover multiple ways for forest use. Read more about UPM Forest Life

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Bare rock
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Bare rockSpecialized species are adapted to bare rock habitats.Key biotopes
Berry picking
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Berry pickingWild berries are Nordic superfoods.Multiple use of forests
Bird watching
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Bird watchingBirds are essential part of forest nature.Multiple use of forests
Brook
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BrookBrooks are small waterways with many functions.Key biotopes
Carbon Binding Demo
Carbon Binding DemoGrowing forests capture carbon dioxide from atmosphere.Demos
Cliff
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CliffCliffs are shady and moist habitats.Key biotopes
Deadwood
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DeadwoodDeadwood is one of the key elements for biodiversity.Sustainable forestry
Fire habitat project 
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Fire habitat project Habitats for fire-dependent species are created by controlled burnings.Sustainable forestry
Forest protection
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Forest protectionForests with most significant nature values are protected.Sustainable forestry
Grove
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GroveGroves are lush habitats rich in species.Key biotopes
Energy wood harvesting 
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Energy wood harvesting Forests are a source of renewable energy.Sustainable forestry
Landscape demo
Landscape demoThe forest landscape evolves over timeDemos
Mushroom picking
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Mushroom pickingPicking wild mushrooms is popular in Finland.Multiple use of forests
Natural state mire
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Natural state mireNatural mires store carbon and are valuable for biodiversity.Key biotopes
Orienteering
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OrienteeringOrienteering combines exercise and enjoyment in forest nature.Multiple use of forests
Osprey protection
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Osprey protectionOsprey benefits from long-term conservation work.Sustainable forestry
Planting 
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Planting Planting is the starting point for new forest growth.Sustainable forestry
Protecting threatened species in commercial forests
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Protecting threatened species in commercial forestsThreatened species also thrive in commercial forestsSustainable forestry
Regeneration area
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Regeneration area Many species are adapted to live in open enviroments.Sustainable forestry
Regeneration felling
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Regeneration fellingAfter a forest stand reaches maturity—after around 60 to 120 years—its growth slows and it is ready for felling.Sustainable forestry
Seedling stand management
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Seedling stand managementSeedling stand management is important for good forests growth.Sustainable forestry
Soil preparation
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Soil preparationForest soil is prepared for next tree generation.Sustainable forestry
Spring
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SpringDischarging groundwater creates unique conditions.Key biotopes
Thinning
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ThinningIn thinning, growing space for best trees is created.Sustainable forestry
Tree species composition 
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Tree species composition Native tree species grow well and maintain biodiversity.Sustainable forestry
Waterfront forests
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Waterfront forestsForests around waters provide many benefits.Key biotopes
Waterway restoration
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Waterway restorationRestoration enhances aquatic biodiversity of flowing waters.Sustainable forestry