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Rissa Citizen Science volunteer removing a campfire in Tromsø

I visited Tromsø, removed campfires and restored nature.

During my recent trip to Tromsø to volunteer with Rissa Citizen Science, I headed out to Kavløya to help remove campfires (and restore the ground surrounding them). Our group also assessed where removing campfire sites would be most beneficial and tested methods to restore vegetation damaged by fire.

16 hours ago3 min read

NINA botanits are doing vegetation survey near a campfire

Helping nature heal its burns.

Returning firepits to nature: Rissa Citizen Science and the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA) are teaming up to promote traceless outdoor practices, inspired by the Leave No Trace movement.

Jun 164 min read