Forests

A new article in Nature reveals an abrupt increase in harvested forests in Europe with the loss of biomass being most pronounced in Sweden. With few exceptions, all forests in Sweden are production forests these days, something that becomes very clear when you fly above the country and see how managed the landscape has become.

Down on the ground, it is of course still possible to find trails that give a sense of natural wonder. Yesterday at Akademibokhandeln, I picked up a new book about outdoor life around Umeå with a lot of inspiration for future running adventures. In particular, the 60k Isälvsleden is high up there on my list, perfect for breakfast dreaming as I make an omelette with raw slaw and the last of the Gringo coffee from Gothenburg.