Five Key Threats To Biodiversity
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.
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(1) Full title: Nordic nature – trends towards 2010. Nordic Council of Ministers 2009. Fact sheet: Threats to biodiversity in the Nordic Countries.
Firstly nice image.
Biodiversity - good idea!! (thumbs up)
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
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