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Five Key Threats To Biodiversity

October 30, 2009 By 3 Comments
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The Nordic countries are the northernmost cultural community within the Europe.

Comprising five countries and seven territories, only one is totally outside the Arctic Circle and three quarters of the rest lie within.

It’s a land which is bleak and beautiful, fragile and harsh, and utterly magnificent.

This is why the recently published “Threats to Biodiversity in Nordic Countries”(1) is so relevant for environmentalists around the world.

Biodiversity is vital to all life.  The lessons uncovered in the unique Nordic countries need to be applied on a global scale.

Read about the greatest threat to biodiversity on the next page.

(1) Full title: Nordic nature – trends towards 2010. Nordic Council of Ministers 2009. Fact sheet: Threats to biodiversity in the Nordic Countries.

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About Chris Milton

Chris converted from IT Business management to journalism several years ago. Since then he's blogged and written about a whole variety of green issues, preferring to concentrate upon sustainability more than anything else.

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  1. Coirgreen.com says:
    October 30, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    Firstly nice image.
    Biodiversity – good idea!! (thumbs up)

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  2. sarah arrow says:
    November 1, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    An incredibly stunning image that adds impact to your words Chris.
    I have yet to visit the area, I hope it will still be as rich and as beautiful when I do.

    Sarah

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  3. Chris Milton says:
    November 2, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Thanks for the comments coirgreen and Sarah!

    That certainly is a beautiful picture .. if you’re on flickr be sure to check out the photographer’s home page and give the photo a “thumbs up” there.

    Photo credit on the last page :)

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