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Focus on the forest.

The forest is our largest land-based ecosystem. Natural forests store large amounts of carbon and influence the climate, purify the air we breathe, are part of the water cycle, provide habitats for countless species, and form the basis for a wide range of other ecological functions that we all depend on!

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Why

A large part of the Swedish forest has been negatively affected by unsustainable logging practices based on clear-cutting. Unfortunately, forestry and industry today have the biggest negative impact on nature, the environment, and the climate in the country. At the same time, Sweden carries a special responsibility as it owns a significant portion of the EU's natural heritage in the form of natural forests. To reverse this trend and protect these invaluable ecosystems, we need to protect, restore, and reform forestry.

Impact

Mission & goals
  • The natural rotation period of trees can often be 200–1000 years, which stands in stark contrast to the rotation periods in forestry.
  • Forestry in its current form is an exploitative industry that is not sustainable in the long term.
  • The profits from forestry largely haven't reached those who have worked or lived with or in the forest.
  • Forestry in our country is conducted using methods that are not only detrimental to animals and plants but also complicate other human industries or forms of forest use – the so-called multiple use.
  • The depletion of forests and their biodiversity is continuing rapidly, despite increased conservation efforts in recent decades.
Skydda Skogen wants that
  • the mountain forest is exempt from logging.
  • all ancient forests are protected.
  • at least 30% of production forests are permanently protected in ecologically representative and interconnected areas.
  • forests are restored to achieve our environmental goals.
  • current dominant logging methods involving clear-cutting, soil cultivation, and planting monocultures are replaced with eco-friendly forestry.
  • subsidies for the extraction of forest biofuels are abolished.
  • old trees in all environments are preserved.
  • overgrown meadows with old trees are restored and managed according to traditional methods.
  • special efforts are made for particularly threatened species.
  • the forest as a habitat for people is maintained.
  • all values of the forest are protected to promote multiple uses.

“Only 6% of Sweden's ancient forests are protected, but that's not enough for the climate, biodiversity, and future generations. We aim for at least 30% – protecting, restoring, and sustainably managing is not a choice, but a necessity.”

Sebastian Kirppu – Forest biologist, lecturer, course leader, and expert in forestry.

How your donation helps

A donation to Skydda Skogen supports their efforts to protect and restore forests, and to reform forestry practices. Your contribution helps fund activities such as education, advocacy, and debate to highlight the biodiversity and climate benefits of forests. Additionally, your donation helps protect the right to public access and advocates for the rights of the Sami.

Skydda Skogen aims to permanently protect at least 30% of productive forest areas, restore forests to achieve environmental goals, and reform current forestry methods to promote eco-friendly forest management.

By donating, you strengthen the association's activities and contribute to the preservation of invaluable ecosystems that are essential for climate, air quality, and biodiversity.

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