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Boreal region gets protection

January 21, 2005

Finland - Large parts of Finland and Sweden's boreal (woodland) region is to be added to the European Commission's Natura2000 conservation scheme, in a move that will benefit various sensitive species and habitats.

Species in the boreal area that will receive extra protection as a result of the development include the Lynx and the Flying Squirrel, among others.

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