Isak is a young biologist active in northern Sweden who has devoted himself to protect our natural and old growth forests and the species that lives there. His interest in nature began with birds but he has in recent years taken a big interest in lichen and fungi, many which only can be found in healthy and older forests.

Trough volunteer work on weekends and holidays Isak has, together with other forest activist, helped to educate the swedish public about industrial forestry, the effects it has on our biodiversity and how to save the forests from deforestation.

By conducting field studies to identify threatened species in areas that has been notified for deforestation Isak aims to keep the important forests from being felled. At the same time he is meddling with politicians and government to find solutions that can benefit everyone without putting the forests and its inhabitants in harm's way.

WildSweden would like to send a big thank you to Isak for his important contribution to saving the forests and it’s biodiversity.

About the award

The Save the Forest Award is granted by ecotourism company WildSweden and comes with a price money of 10,000 SEK. With this award we aim to show respect and acknowledgment to all of you who fight for the biodiversity in Sweden’s wild and beautiful forests.

Who’s next?

Who wins next year? Send your nomination with a motivation to: simon@wildsweden.com