Norway is a country with beautiful nature and harsh climatic conditions. The population is only 5 million inhabitants, but is actively growing due to immigrants. The average winter temperature is up to -4 ° C, but in some parts of the country it drops to -40 ° C. Summer is rainy and cool, air temperature often does not exceed +16 ° C. From autumn to early spring, the polar night reigns here, which is decorated with the northern lights. From May to June in Norway - a polar day.
Forest resources
40% of the country is forest. In total there are 3 vegetation zones: forest-tundra, tundra and forests of temperate latitudes. The tundra covers the northern region of the country and extends to the south through the Scandinavian mountains. Lichens, birch, spruce prevail here, and shrubs occasionally come across. And in the forest-tundra there are birch and spruce woodlands. Coniferous forests prevail in the taiga subzone, which are located in the south and south-west of Norway. To the south they give way to mixed ones, and in the extreme south they grow mainly deciduous - oak, alder, birch. Marshlands and swamp forests are also spread throughout Norway.
It is noteworthy that the Norwegians themselves prefer not to visit the forest in search of mushrooms and berries, and most often just buy them in supermarkets, although they are not forbidden to walk even on private property. That is why there are especially many mushrooms in the harvest year.
Private territory
It is estimated that 12 million hectares is occupied by the total forest fund. About 97% of the territory belongs to families of farmers. About 125 thousand owners are registered. However, as mentioned above, the law does not prohibit visiting someone else's property. Young people have actively developed hiking, cycling. It is even allowed to make bonfires in the forest from April to September.
Norway used to be a leader in woodworking. Emphasis was placed on the use of wood due to its environmental friendliness and reliability in terms of operation. Many interior items are made of wood in Norway; design elements from this material are found everywhere.
Environmental conservation
However, the first country to abandon deforestation is Norway. According to experts, paper has long been made from recycled waste, a huge amount of other materials can be used to obtain fuel, and the need for palm oil is completely doubtful.
Indeed, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, our planet loses up to 150, 000 square kilometers of forest zone in a year. Also, deforestation in Norway and other countries around the world disrupts the natural circulation of water and increases soil erosion. And affects the health of millions of people.
However, soon the information that Norway banned deforestation turned out to be not entirely reliable. The thing is that the government banned deforestation "at zero", which is called deforestation. The country has launched a policy against zero deforestation. It was also decided to abandon the purchase of goods made from tropical tree species in order to preserve unique views around the world.
Bekeskugen Forest
Translated from Norwegian means "beech forest." He is famous for the fact that representatives of beech trees grow here. There is a forest in the vicinity of the resort town of Larvik, which is almost adjacent to its borders.
It is notable for being the northernmost forest in the country. In addition to the magnificent trees, whose age is up to one hundred years, tourists have the opportunity to see rare animals and plants.
Trillemark-Rollagsfjell Forest
This unique forest of Norway (you can see it in the photo above) is located in the province of Buskerud. It is a national park since 2002 and is one of the ten most unusual forests in the world. Here, the wildlife of Norway, untouched by man, has been preserved. Trillemark-Rollagsfjell occupies 147 square meters. km
The rivers and lakes that are not polluted with a human hand (there are more than two hundred of them all over the country), beautiful centuries-old trees, rare endangered species of animals - all this makes the forest unique and incredibly harmonious. 93 species of animals living here are endangered. For example: golden eagle, clintukh, kuksha and motley woodpecker. Today 73% of its territory is under the reliable protection of the state.
Forest Eventyrskogen
This fabulous forest is located near the municipality of Ardal, in the province of Sogn og Furan. It is no coincidence that they call it magic - in its territory you can find about 40 figures of mythical characters. The natural beauty of the forest goes well with these mystical works of art.
It is located on a hill, from which dozens of streams flow, constantly changing channels. Streams of water flow right between the trees. This is the purest water that flows from the mountains. Between the trunks of trees, in some places, there is a grid that protects tourists from a rash desire to dip their palm into a swift ice stream.
Forest dwellers
There are many animals in the forests of Norway. Here are red deer, graceful lynxes, and clever martens, as well as arctic foxes, weasels, ermines, beavers, squirrels, hares and foxes. Increasingly, in the forests and on the coast of the country are met bears, wolves and wolverines. Previously, these animals were rarely seen by tourists, but today the government has taken strict environmental measures, as these predators were on the verge of extinction until recently.
Of the poisonous snakes in the forests of Norway can be found only viper.
