Eriophorum scheuchzeri in Kaarasjokk

Candle spruces in Devil´s Creek

Waterfall in Devil´s Creek.

Mountain Betula in Varrio I.

In Regio subalpina of Varrio the mountain birches dominate. Is the birch a species of its own? Or is it a subspecies of Betula pubescens? For time to time the opinion of a species of its own, that is Betula tortuosa auct., has had its supporters. Currently the mountain birch is believed to be subspecies, that is Betula pubescens ssp. czerepanovii (N.I. Orlova) Hämet-Ahti. - Behind in the photo Kotovaara; the sun is shining from north.

SMEAR I forest of Kotovaara by midsummer night

SMEAR I climate station is situated in the middle of even Scots pine forest of Kotovaara mountain. The aluminium climate tower, shining in the midsummer night sun, is seen to the right, on top of Kotovaara. The bigger mountain behind is Nuorttitunturi. Just in front a narrow belt of regio alpina of Varriotunturi (Varrio I) is seen, and the birch - dominated belt of regio subalpina.

Junipers in Varrio fells.

Juniper (Juniperus communis) is the most tolerant conifer against heavy snow in winter contiditions of Varrio fells. These two specimens grow in Regio alpina of Varrio II.

Junipers in Varrio fell

Wilderness west of Varrio IV

2.7.2005

Spruces in Deep creek