Author Archives: Seppo

Nature nurtures

Forest bathing is good for your health and mind.

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Have a laid-back summer solstice

The Summer Solstice is here, and in Finland we have a big party by the lake if possible. Here’s a relaxed vision from the lake Saimaa, where also an endangered Saimaa Ringed Seal lives.

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Time to talk about birds, bees and flowers

It’s International Biodiversity Day! Let’s celebrate the richness of nature!

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Forest Biodiversity Programme Metso cartoon

A couple of cartoons for the Forest Biodiversity Programme METSO. The project aims at halting the ongoing loss of forest species and biotopes.
The voluntary-based Metso conservation is a good tool for protecting and restoring forests. But it cannot alone save the forest habitats and species. We need also more protected areas, national parks and better […]

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Risky Arctic oil rush

Shell and other oil companies want to drill oil in the melting Arctic. It is a risky business for the nature and the climate.
BBC News 4 February 2013: Concerns raised over ‘useless’ Arctic oil spill plan

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