A knowledge of Helsinki biodiversity informs people about the diverse types of animals and plants, which are found in the region. The biodiversity of Helsinki is characterized by a the existence of a number of vascular plants, polyporus fungi, breeding birds, bumblebees and butterflies.
The study of Helsinki biodiversity is an important subject in the University of Helsinki. The University plays a big role in researching on the rich biodiversity of the region and finding ways of preserving it. Many environmental conditions such as pollution, deforestation as well as urbanization are factors which hamper the development of biodiversity in Helsinki. The government of Finland has formulated many
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programs to help the biodiversity of Helsinki thrive and flourish.
It is noted that about one third of the entire area of the city is filled with green spaces, of which 63% is covered by the public urban forests of Helsinki. As a part of the Green Area Programme of Helsinki, the green areas of the city are protected. These areas are known as the 'Pearls of Helsinki' and they include the Central Park, the Viikki-Kivikko green finger, the Töölönlahti bay area, nature conservation areas, brooks, rivers and the archipelago.
Helsinki biodiversity provides valuable information on one of the important aspects of the geography of the city.
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