Finland has submitted its latest official report to the European Commission showing a continued deterioration in the state of natural #habitats and #species.According to the Finnish Environment Institute, most #habitat types remain in an unfavourable condition, particularly across southern and central regions.The findings are part of Finland’s mandatory reporting under the EU’s #nature and #bird directives, covering the period 2019–2024.The data show that more species and habitat types are deteriorating than improving, despite 30 years of legal obligations to protect #biodiversity.The situation is most critical in the boreal zone, which covers the majority of #Finland.There, three out of four habitat types assessed are considered to be in poor condition.Only the alpine zone in the far north shows better outcomes, largely due to reduced human impact.https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/27905-finland-reports-sharp-decline-in-habitats-and-species.html