Ei mikä tahansa metsä - Lähde retkelle luonnonmetsään - Aura Koivisto

"Old natural forests are so diverse that you never get bored with them. There's always something new to discover, and when the seasons are different, like their own worlds, the annual cycle adds its own charm."

This book is for everyone who has discovered the joys of hiking and wants to get to know nature better. The book takes you on a journey through the protected areas of Kainuu: at the foot of large trees, in the spruce forests, in bogs and on the shores of forest ponds. At the same time, you get a glimpse into the fascinating lives of native forest animals. Among other things, the different ways they survive the harsh winter are astonishing: in autumn, the brain capacity of the common jay increases - while the brain of the jay shrinks! What is the role of beavers in our forests? And why does sibling rivalry break out in the jay family?

The author reflects on the attitudes of Finns and people in general towards nature. Why are animals easily considered a nuisance? Why should we care about the fate of other species? Culture often means controlling and shaping nature, but it should also include tolerating nature.

The book encourages both hiking in the forest and gaining knowledge about the species that live there. It is important to be able to enjoy nature and gain experiences from it, but it is also important to get to know forest species in order to understand what they need to survive.

“The more intact and diverse nature we leave for future generations, the more choices we leave them with.”