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Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) , Mykland, Aust Agder, Norway

© GRID-Arendal/Peter Prokosh2013

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nairobi, Kenya

The forests in Southern Norway show the highest diversity in the country. June 9-20, 2008, happened the largest forest fire since 100 years in Norway. In the area of Mykland 26 km2 of (mainly pine) forest burned. Now this is a unique area, where natural processes can be studied. Therefore some of this area will be kept untouched and protected. Several research projects have been developed.

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  • Title: Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) , Mykland, Aust Agder, Norway
  • Creator: © GRID-Arendal/Peter Prokosh
  • Date Created: 2013
  • Location: Europe, Norway, Mykland
  • Subject Keywords: peatlands, biodiversity, ecosystems
  • Original Source: http://www.grida.no/resources/4556
  • Rights: © Peter Prokosch/GRID-Arendal
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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