Land and Forest Iceland
Land and Forest handles matters of land reclamation and forestry on a national level.
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Projects and education in the field of land reclamation
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Tunguheiði – History of land reclamation 1997-2024
The Biskupstungur Highland Pasture Tunguheiði land reclamation project concluded April 1st, with Land and Forest Iceland formally returning the land to its owners following approximately 25 years of remediation. A memo delivered at the occasion documents the project's activities and results.
Reykjavík forests worth 576 billion
A newly published Arboricultural Journal article presents the first comprehensive assessment of Reykjavík's forest ecosystem, revealing a smaller forest area than most European cities. This research will inform the development of urban tree protection policies for Icelandic municipalities and comprehensive urban forestry management practices.