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Protection of Freshwater Ecosystems
Protection of the Arctic Environment
WWF-Finland: In the International Arena
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The disappearance of open ditches which were earlier found in intensively cultivated fields and were a habitat for many species has also had a telling effect on the ecology. Species like the grey partridge and the corncrake can no longer find shelter or food in the underdrained fields. Cornflowers, clustered bellflowers and butterfly orchids are also disappearing with many other traditional meadow and grove-meadow species.
WWF-Finland is trying to involve the people in its effort to restore and save the country's traditional landscape. Every
summer the organization arranges camps where volunteers are invited to spend a week or more in nature care activities. The
campers clear overgrown meadows and former cattle pastures, remove litter from nature trails, build fences and causeways,
build shelters and other necessary facilities to restore old habitats for endangered species - plants and animals. The camps
are organized throughout the country, from the southwestern archipelago to the northernmost parts of Lapland, and are open to
anyone over 17 years of age.
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