Home > Maps and statistics > The state of the environment indicators > Biodiversity Biodiversity The loss of biodiversity continuesApproximately one nineth of species in Finland is threatened. And nearly half (48%) of Finlands less than 400 natural habitats are classifien threatened.National indicators Every tenth species in Finland threatened The decline in species continues in almost all habitats One fifth of Europes surface area is protected Only 1% of the ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana) population remains compared to 30 years ago. The primary reasons for this decline include more intensive farming and a less diverse rural environment. Photo Esa Nikunen. Cranberry fritillary (Boloria aquilonaris). It is still quite common also in the mires of Central and Southern Finland. Photo Pekka Malinen. Published 2015-06-09 at 15:24, updated 2021-07-02 at 13:43 Suomeksi På svenska In English Topic: biodiversity Publisher: Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) Share: Feedback for the person in charge Print this page related topics The state of the environment in Finland in 2013 related links Biodiversity.fi Finnish Environment Institute Reliable information on nature and ecosystem services Ministry of the Enviroment Biodiversity and nature protection IUCN The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
