International Cooperation

Clear-cutting of forests decreases soil organic carbon for decades
4. April 2025

Soil carbon content decreases for up to 30 years following clear-cutting in forested areas, according to a major study from the Nordic countries and Canada.

Less Outdoor Recreation in Forests After Clear-Cutting – Especially Near Cities
5. March 2025
The fitness app Strava provides insight into how forest clear-cutting affects Norwegians’ recreation activities. Experts argue that the value from recreation services lost due to clear-cutting exceeds the value of timber provisioning...
Launch of Nordic handbook for nature-based solutions
9. December 2024

A new handbook gives guidance and practical examples for the implementation of nature-based solutions across various ecosystems and for specific societal challenges.

Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

NINA is an independent foundation for nature research and research on the interaction between human society, natural resources and biodiversity.
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