Stockpiles of Ancient Timber in Finland

Stockpiles of cut timber, sourced from ancient woodland, are seen here, along the road between Nellim and Ivalo in Finland.
Deforestation caused by a state owned logging company and others threatens the natural habitat of the reindeer herds and the traditional livelihood of the local Sámi people.

Unique identifier: GP03CL

Type: Image

Shoot date: 01/04/2005

Locations: between Nellim and Ivalo, Finland, Lake Inari, Nellim, Northern Europe, Scandinavia

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Tim Georgeson

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Deforestation Documentation in Finland

In early March, Greenpeace established a Forest Rescue Station in one of the threatened reindeer forest areas to protest against the ongoing destruction by Metsahallitus, the Finnish government's logging company and the paper companies that continue to buy this destruction.

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