Finnish foundation aims to double protected forests with private donations
The Natural Heritage Foundation of Finland is accelerating its acquisition of conservation forests, targeting 10,000 hectares by 2027. The initiative comes as public funding for nature protection declines and reliance on private and corporate contributions grows.
Founded by the late environmentalist Pentti Linkola, the foundation currently manages 238 protected sites covering more than 6,000 hectares. Its first CEO, Timo Huhtamäki, said the trend of younger generations and business leaders supporting biodiversity through donations has grown visibly.