Scandinavian Taiga
CountrySweden/Norway/Finland
Area900,000 km2
TypeBoreal forest
Key SpeciesEurasian lynx, brown bear, wolverine
About Scandinavian Taiga
The western edge of the Eurasian taiga. Sweden is 69% forested. Finland is 73% forested. Forestry is a major industry but sustainably managed. Everyman right allows public access to all forests. Home to the Nordic brown bear.
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