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Research and development At the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the core task of research and development activities is to proactively produce knowledge, expertise and innovations to support decision-making, promote the competitiveness of ec...https://mmm.fi/en/research-and-development
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Teema Impacts of the SOTKA project to be studied The SOTKA project includes the follow-up of the impact and cost-effectiveness of the measures. Monitoring the impacts and cost-effectiveness is important in all sites included in the project. E.g. c...https://mmm.fi/en/research
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Programme for nutrient recycling Promoting the recycling of nutrients is at the heart of the circular economy. The way nutrients needed for cultivation are now being used is unsustainable, both globally and in Finland. For example, only 20–25% of ...https://mmm.fi/en/bioeconomy/good-use-of-nutrients-and-energy/programme-for-nutrient-recycling
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Monitoring To monitor achievement of the goals of the Forest Strategy, a set of indicators has been prepared describing the general development of the forest-based sector, implementation of the strategy, and the effectiveness of measures taken. At...https://mmm.fi/en/nfs2035/monitoring
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Forests Forests are a renewable natural resource as well as a source of economic and social welfare. Forests have a central role in Finland’s nature and its diversity. Sustainable use and management of forests define the principles of forestry in ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests
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Statistics on the agriculture and food sectors The Natural Resources Institute Finland published a broad range of statistics on agriculture. Statistics on European agriculture are produced by the EU Commission and Eurostat . International agricult...https://mmm.fi/en/information-and-statistics
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Forest Act The purpose of the Forest Act is to promote the economically, ecologically and socially sustainable management and use of forests. The Forest Act sets the minimum requirements for the management and use of forests. Based on this, the fo...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry/sustainable-forest-management/forest-act
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Towards more climate-sustainable and diverse logging through sensor technology and accurate geographical information (IlmoStar) Projects related to the National Forest Strategy of Finland -page Projects related to the Climate Plan for the Land Use...https://mmm.fi/en/-/towards-more-climate-sustainable-and-diverse-logging-through-sensor-technology-and-accurate-geographical-information-ilmostar-
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National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2030 The Government approved the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2030 in December 2022. The implementation started in spring 2023. Government report on the National Climate Change Adaptation Plan 203...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/climate-change-adaptation/national-climate-change-adaptation-plan-2030
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Animals and plants Finland prioritises the health and welfare of agricultural livestock as an important way to ensure food safety and quality along the food chain. Animal welfare » Animal welfare Transmissible animal diseases » Transmissible anima...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants
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Land use sector as part of the EU’s climate objectives In the EU, the emissions and removals of the land use sector are considered on the basis of the LULUCF Regulations. The Regulations determine how the emissions and removals of land use, land u...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/eu-energy-and-climate-policy/lulucf
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Restoration of low-productive drained peatlands - with well targeted site selection and good practises towards safeguarding of soil carbon storage and improved functional biodiversity Projects related to the National Forest Strategy of Finland -pa...https://mmm.fi/en/-/restoration-of-low-productive-drained-peatlands-with-well-targeted-site-selection-and-good-practises-towards-safeguarding-of-soil-carbon-storage-and-improved-functional-biodiversity
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Hunting restrictions Hunting can be regulated on various grounds laid down in the Hunting Act and the Hunting Decree. Finnish hunting legislation and hunting activities are based on the principle of sustainable use. Hunting is regulated taking int...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/hunting-restrictions
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Package of measures to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks The package to strengthen forest growth and carbon sinks is composed of measures that promote climate-resilient forest management practices, support good productivity of managed fore...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/strategies-and-programmes/package-of-measures-to-strengthen-forest-growth-and-carbon-sinks
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12.3.2025 | The last projects of the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures ended at the end of 2024. The implementation of the knowledge and climate change resilient solutions produced in the package of 180 measures will continue and be further intensified through cooperation in different parts of the country. The processes to support this include the activities of the National Climate Unit of the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres).https://mmm.fi/en/-/catch-the-carbon-package-of-climate-measures-from-developing-knowledge-and-skills-to-promoting-actions-through-cooperation
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Water bodies Water bodies are essential elements of Finland’s rural areas. They offer us nutrition and energy and serve as transport routes. Waters are also valuable for recreation, landscapes and biodiversity. The ecological status of most of Fin...https://mmm.fi/en/rural-areas/agriculture-and-the-environment/water-bodies
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Sustainable growth and carbon sequestration through targeted forest fertilization Projects related to the National Forest Strategy of Finland -page Projects related to the Climate Plan for the Land Use Sector -page Precision forestry projects in t...https://mmm.fi/en/-/sustainable-growth-and-carbon-sequestration-through-targeted-forest-fertilization
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Agricultural support ensures domestic food production and its development Conditions for farming in Finland differ considerably from those in many other EU countries. Due to the special characteristics of Finnish agriculture, like our northern loc...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/policy/importance-of-agricultural-support
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8.11.2022 | The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is hosting three side events at the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt on 10 and 12 November in cooperation with the Nordic Council of Ministers. The events will present the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures and discuss research on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from peatlands. The discussions will be streamed live as a webcast.https://mmm.fi/en/-/climate-work-in-the-finnish-land-use-sector-on-the-agenda-at-cop27
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31.7.2026 | 1 Management plan VI to prevent invasive alien species of national concern Supplementing management plans approved on 13 March 2018, 23 May 2019, 27 October 2020, 2 June 2021 and 25 April 2024 Adopted by decision of the Ministry of Agriculture and...https://mmm.fi/documents/1410837/1894125/Hallintasuunnitelma%20VI%20kansallisesti%20haitallisten%20vieraslajien%20torjumiseksi%202026%20Final-EN-B.pdf/96c771b4-8811-bcdc-9644-c0c8c835fdd9?t=1785498513650