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Which types of trees are most common in Finlandās forests?
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Finland is the most densely forested country in Europe, with woodlands covering nearly two-thirds of its land area. The forests are dominated by conifers, primarily pine and spruce.12
Specifically, Scots pine is the most widely distributed species and has been heavily favored by forest management practices in Finland. In the extreme south, there is also a zone of deciduous trees, which includes:3
- Birch
- Hazel
- Aspen
- Maple
- Elm
- Linden
- Alder2
While conifers like pine extend into the far north, they are often found there alongside dwarf arctic birch and pygmy willow.2