Aspen ( Populus tremula ) in autumn foliage © Marja-Leena Nenonen The Forest Biodiversity Programme METSO is based on voluntary forest conservation and management. The programme started...
Our projects involve producing information for the decision-making needs to safeguard ecosystem service and biodiversity. We develop practical solutions that are based on strong scientific competence...
Summary Biodiversity is an important factor for the stability and functioning of ecosystems. Biodiversity at the population level may functionally replace the stabilizing role of species dive...
Alien invasive species originate from other ecosystems, and are intentionally or unintentionally transferred to new environments by human actions. Ships transport efficiently alien species enabl...
Project description In order to protect biodiversity, policy makers increasingly require demonstration of its value. BESAFE used case studies to investigate how much importance people attribute ...
Project objectives To develop concepts for assessment of conservation status of mar...