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Forests in Sweden
The forest is one of Sweden’s most important natural resources and has a central role in an ecologically sustainable society.
The utilisation of the forest resource must occur in a manner that maintains both productivity and biodiversity with renewal and vigour without damaging other ecosystems.
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Forest cover 60 %
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The forest is our most important natural resource
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12 % of Swedish export income
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Gives employment to about 100.000 people
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Public access provides for forest multi functionality
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The growing period is 240 days in the south and 120 days in the north
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Normal precipitation is 400-900 mm per year |
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History »
Todays forests in Sweden are the result of forestry activities during the 20th century
Forest health »
High winds and dense game populations cause damage to the forest
Vegetation zones »
Climate, history and biotic factors divide Sweden into different forest ecological systems
Growing stock »
Today, the annual increment in the forest is almost 100 million m3 standing volume
Soil fertility »
Almost 75% of the forest land consists of till while over 15% is made up of sediment
Tree species »
About 85% of the total standing volume consists of conifers
Forest owners »
Over half of the Swedish forests are owned by private forest-owners
Swedish Forest Agency 2009
Postal address: Skogsstyrelsen, S-551 83 Jönköping, Sweden |Street address: Vallgatan 8, Jönköping |Map|
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