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Finland, situated in Northern Europe, are a group of islands sheltering immensely dense forest interspersed with numerous water bodies like rivers, lakes and ponds. The forest of Finland covers an area of about 73% of the total Finland Archipelago according to the survey of the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization. Of all the European countries, Finland has the most extensive stretch of forested landmass.
Finland is covered by fens and bogs of different kinds and these wetlands have become the grounds on which massive forests have come to life. Spruce, pine and birch are the principal flora of the forest of Finland. These trees have significant economic importance. The forest of Finland has its richest growth in the Aland Islands and southern Finland. There are over 1000 different species of plants native to the locale. The fauna of the forest of Finland amounts to over 22000 species. The broad-billed sandpiper and the golden eye are two species of birds that commonly occur in these forest regions. The mammals in the forest of Finland include marten, ermine, beaver, otter, fox, and elk.
The Finnish families are mostly the owner of the forest of Finland. The laws regarding the preservation and protection of the forest are rather strict. Finland's Forest Act passed in 1886 strictly prohibits destruction and demolition of forest lands.
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