Finnish Association for Nature Conservation
The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation is the largest non-governmental organization for environmental protection and nature conservation in Finland with over 34,000 members. It was established in 1938, but the oldest local member association, The Kuopio Nature Friends Association, is over 110 years old.
Major work
The major themes of environmental work include:- forest protection
- climate change prevention and sustainable energy policy
- mire and water protection
- sustainable production and consumption and ecological fiscal reform
- management and protection of cultural landscapes
- land use issues and protection of endangered species
- waste policy and chemicals
- hosting the European EKOenergy Secretariat