Nature

Hydrogen production is also planned for offshore wind farms in the Bothnian Sea – one wind farm would produce more than a tenth of Finland’s electricity needs

Offshore at Pietarsaari, more than a tenth of the electricity used in Finland could be generated. The environmental impact assessment of the large offshore wind farm has started.

Vattenfall's offshore wind farm off Denmark
Offshore wind farm in the North Sea, 25-40 km off the Danish coast of Jutland. In Finland, the effect of ice must also be taken into account.

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Now is a good time to clean the bird cage – a usable cage can help up to 50 birds in the world

After nesting, the bird units that have been nibbled by people may have been left in poor condition by the winged tenant. Here are some tips for thorough fall maintenance.

1. Lower the bunk or get a ladder

Bird perches are often placed at a level higher than normal human working height. If the pole is orthodoxly tied to a tree or post with a string, it should be lowered for the duration of the operations.

If you can’t lower the box, you should use a ladder. Cleaning is easier if there is not only a button feel but also a visual connection to the inside of the bin.

A good time to clean the nests is late autumn after nesting. The first frosts make it clear about any parasites and fleas that might be in the nest, and they won’t jump on top of the cleaner.

2. Remove the roof and check the situation

A birdhouse hung on a tree.
The nest should be cleaned properly for the next nester

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NRK: The Norwegian government proposes 25 million kroner to combat humpback salmon

The purpose of the money is to prevent humpback salmon from entering the rivers of Eastern Finnmark located east of Tenojoki. In the counties of Tromssa and Finnmark, we are going to try to help some rivers in Western Finnmark as well.

humpback salmon
Humpback salmon is an alien species that has spread westward from Russia. It is a threat to Atlantic salmon and river ecosystems.

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Deciduous trees increase the resistance of the forests of Southern Savo against climate change – especially the spruce trees at risk as the drought increases

The research group led by Egbert Beuker, a specialist researcher at the Finnish Natural Resources Agency, is investigating how the number of hardwood trees could be increased in the forests of South Savonk.

Tar elder forest.
The study examines five domestic hardwood species, including tar alder.

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It will still take months to put Kiep’s collections in presentation condition – the doors to the public will be opened next year

In 2019, a fire almost completely destroyed the Kiep of the Kokkola Natural History Museum. Now, a new part has been built in place of the burned part, respecting the old one, and the part that suffered less was renewed from the inside.

The reconstruction of the Kiep of the Kokkola Museum of Natural Sciences, which burned down in 2019, has come a long way. The furnishing of the premises and the arrangement of the exhibits are already nearing completion.

– The office side was quickly furnished, but as far as the showrooms are concerned, everything was delayed, says Mäenpää.

Grönt trähus vid korsning.
The outside of Kiepi looks the same as it was before the fire, except for the color. The old logs have been reused.

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The price per kilo of roe in Muikku has risen by around one hundred euros in two years – professional fisherman: \”Our roe goes even to the court of Sweden\”

In Sweden, it is not allowed to ask for minnows in such large quantities as the demand would require.

Roe deer is the most important source of income for coot hunters and a highly valued delicacy, especially in Sweden. In recent years, its price per kilo for consumers has risen to 200 euros.

Muikku is a salmon fish that lives in lakes. Maiva, or sea urchin, is a form of urchin that lives in the brackish waters of the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland. Maiva is especially called Pärämere muikku, and its season is currently underway.

The mayfish population has recovered well from the collapse more than ten years ago, and according to Halonen, the catches this autumn are good.

During the last two years, the price of muikku roe has risen by around one hundred euros per kilo.

Pärämere muikku means fish and roe on the table
Merimuiku roe has a large market in Sweden, where people are willing to pay more for it.

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A species thought to be lost was found on Munapirti beach in the eastern Gulf of Finland – previous observation from 1856: \”This is a significant discovery\”

A water plant that grows in the Baltic Sea.
Nature conservation expert Petra Pohjola made the first sighting of a sedge in Pyhtää since 1856. The plant in the flowering stage is pictured.

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The attraction of nature tourism is surprisingly often meeting people and not retreating to one’s own circumstances – the study opened up the reasons for nature tourism

National parks are sought for peace of mind as well as physical challenges. Although some hikers long for solitude, according to a recent study, meeting other people is especially important for many.

– We both love nature!

It's autumn season in Nuuksio National Park.
According to a recent dissertation, national parks seek both mental rest, a sense of freedom, and physical challenges. The company of other people is important to many hikers. Pictured is Haukkalampi in Nuuksio National Park in Espoo.

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In the future, metal and earth materials will increasingly replace long trees – in Joensuu National Park, the canopies now resemble bus shelters

According to Metsähallitus, the material choices could be expanded to composite, but plastic is not suitable for a national park.

A man leans against a canopy in a recreation area.
According to Ossi Asikainen, chairman of the residents’ association, the canopies are doing their job.

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