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Genetic resources Genetic resources that are vital for Finnish agriculture and forestry have adapted to the local natural and environmental conditions over thousands of years, which makes them unique. The conservation of genetic resources ensures ...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/genetic-resources
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Common interest in natural resources The administrative sector touches upon the everyday life of the Finns in various ways, in both work and leisure. The objective of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is to create and maintain the precondit...https://mmm.fi/en/agencies-and-partners
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Natural products are an important part of Finland’s bioeconomy resource Natural products include wild berries, mushrooms, herbs, sap, ornamental plants, and raw materials for wellness and cosmetics products. The natural product sector differs from...https://mmm.fi/en/natural-products
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Forest resources in Finland More than 75% of Finland’s land area is covered with forest. In relative terms, Finland is the most forested country in Europe. A total of 20.3 million hectares is suitable for wood production and 2.6 million hectares i...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry/forest-resources
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Natural products are an important part of Finland’s bioeconomy resource Natural products include wild berries, mushrooms, herbs, sap, ornamental plants, and raw materials for wellness and cosmetics products. The natural product sector differs from...https://mmm.fi/en/natural-products2
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Conservation of forest genetic resources Sufficient genetic diversity ensures the success of our forest tree species in a highly variable environment. Safeguarding genetic diversity and resources is an important part of biodiversity conservation a...https://mmm.fi/en/conservation-of-forest-genetic-resources
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Fishing restrictions and management of fish resources The so-called common fishing rights comprise angling, jigging, ice fishing and lure fishing subject to the fisheries management fee. However, even these types of fishing are subject to certain ...https://mmm.fi/en/fisheries/fishing-restrictions-and-management-of-fish-resources
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Finnish game resources Section 5 of the Hunting Act lists 34 mammal game species and 26 bird game species. Game animals include: rabbit, mountain hare, brown hare, red squirrel, European beaver, Canadian beaver, muskrat, nutria, wolf, farmed arcti...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/hunting-and-game-management/finnish-game-resources
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Forest resources information In international comparison, Finland’s forest resources are very well known. Already since the 1920s the National Forest Inventories have produced reliable data on the forest resources. The natural resources Institute ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry/forest-inventories
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Forest Governance The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry directs and develops forest policy and legislation in Finland and participates in EU decision-making through the Government. Metsähallitus (State Forests), the Natural Resources Institute ...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forest-governance
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Biodiversity Biodiversity refers to the entire spectrum of life: genetic variation within species, the abundance of species and the diversity of their habitats. Halting the loss of biodiversity is a global target. Biodiversity in sustainable use a...https://mmm.fi/en/nature-and-climate/biodiversity
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Forestry in Finland Forests are a major source of both economic and social wellbeing for Finland. About one in seven Finns come from families who own forests. The material resources and amenity values of forests provide a wide range of opportuniti...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry
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Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry sets out vision to make Finland leader in bioeconomy The aim of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is that Finland will be the leader in a sustainable bioeconomy in 2035. The Ministry is working towards t...https://mmm.fi/en/task-and-objectives
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Teema The Renewable Nature of Finland – A World of Opportunity Many of the things we now take for granted are actually unique. In the future, clean food and water will be among the most vital resources for all of us and for the whole world, and ou...https://mmm.fi/en/eu2019fi/ministry-of-agriculture-and-forestry
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Conservation of the genetic diversity of agricultural plants and animals The preservation, conservation and sustainable use of the genetic resources of agricultural plants and animals are regulated by Finland’s National Genetic Resources Programme...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/conservation-of-the-genetic-diversity-of-agricultural-plants-and-animals
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Forest Reproductive Material and Forest Tree Breeding Suitable origin and good quality of forest reproductive material are essential in forest regeneration. Forest tree seedlings and seeds sold must be healthy and meet the quality criteria set for...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry/forest-reproductive-material-and-forest-tree-breeding
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Wildlife and game administration The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is the supreme authority responsible for managing and supervising hunting and game management activities. The Ministry’s responsibilities include preparing hunting legislati...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/wildlife-and-game-administration
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Sustainable forest management Sustainability means that future generations will have the same opportunities to meet their needs as the present ones, or even better. Securing sufficient forest resources and biodiversity as well as climate change mi...https://mmm.fi/en/forests/forestry/sustainable-forest-management
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Sectoral research institutes In its administrative branch, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry steers two research institutes: the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and the National Land Survey of Finland (NLS / Finnish Geospatial Re...https://mmm.fi/en/research-and-development/sectoral-research-institutes
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Blue bioeconomy The global need for clean water and its significance for the world keep growing. Population growth, climate change, growing need for food and energy, and urbanisation and changing lifestyles force us to seek new solutions. Finland’...https://mmm.fi/en/bioeconomy/blue-bioeconomy