The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation (in (SLL)) is the largest non-governmental organization for environmental protection and nature conservation in Finland with around 29,000 members. It was established in 1938, but the oldest local member association, The Kuopio Nature Friends Association, is over 110 years old (founded in 1896).
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 management and protection of cultural landscapes protection of endangered species including the Saimaa ringed seal protection of pollinators hosting the European EKOenergy Secretariat
Publications Suomen Luonto (Nature of Finland) is published by the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation. It is Finland's largest nature magazine. The association also publishes a member magazine, Luonnonsuojelija (lit. Nature Protector).
Logo In the logo is the Saimaa ringed seal, an endemic animal (only in Finland). Its future is endangered.
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