Forest trips introduce the multipurpose use of forests to sixth grade students
(UPM, Helsinki, 19 August 2021, 9:00 EET) — This August and September will mark the fifth time that UPM will be organizing forest trips for sixth grade primary school students. Organized in co-operation with the Finnish Forest Association and the Finnish youth organization 4H, the excursions will take place in the Finnish cities of Jämsä, Pietarsaari, Rauma and Lappeenranta, where UPM’s mills are located. The aim of the trips is to provide pupils with a positive forest experience and increase knowledge of how Finnish forests are used. During the excursions, students will learn about the