Before people came to Iceland a thousand years ago, about 25% of Iceland was covered in birch forest. The Downy Birch is the only native tree.
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Or more than 25%, i read somewhere that it was in 40% forest. One of the Iceland Forest Service’s major ambitions is to have afforested 12% of the country by the year 2100. Currently, Icelanders plant approximately three million seeds a year, though the Forest Service is looking for this to improve with further, all-round education.
Why is this girl in the forest with city shoes, running tights, designer glasses and a bright pink morning cape? I mean she's walking on her toes to not get her shoes dirty lol. Her parents dropped the ball in her youth
When I was a kid, we were, as part of a field trip in school, to plant trees in Heiðmörk, once a year, every year for like 5 years straight. I guess this is the result. Not bad.
The first settlers to Iceland didn't bring any trees, and there used to be birch and rowan. One of the first settlers, like many to follow was people that got exiled, usually for murder, and he dropped two wooden beam out at sea, letting Thor decide where to build the new homestead. Because of steam from hot springs nearby, he called it "smoke bay", or Reykjavik.
Very nice. This video would have been better if Hannah had been more informed and knowledgeable about the historical deforestation of Iceland (during the Viking era) and the recent attempts (since about 1950) to reforest parts of the island. The forest through which Hannah walks is not old; the trees are not that big. What do some of the "older" forests in Iceland look like? Also, there remain small areas of Icelandic Birch dating back to the Viking era, that were not cut down; what do they look like? What is the status of current reforestation efforts? I suggest these topics to you for possible future "Abandoned Iceland" videos!
Beautiful area so close to Reykjavík. Wonderful for exploring with your whole family and going for a picnik or having a barbecue grill birthday party for the young ones. Barbecue places with picnic tables are in different parts and where the small and big can be free. And in August September we pick eadable mushromms to cook, dry for kepping or for a wild mushroom soup. Fantastic.
That opening shot was much like an enchanted forest, very pretty. Yes there's not much 'undergrowth' I can imagine the kids loving running around and hiding from parents there! 🤪 @4:40 tho' there does seem to be many dead or dying trees, is this to do with shallow soils or lack of rain? (surely not) 🤔 Hannah Jane did good 😵 👍
The trees are very healthy there. When you have conifers growing that closely together, the lower limbs die as they get shaded out but the trees are healthy and green above.
Strange you would do a video and say repeatedly, "i could be wrong, but". Maybe do research on your topic BEFORE you do a video about a topic? There were at least 3 species of trees there before the Vikings.
Before people came to Iceland a thousand years ago, about 25% of Iceland was covered in birch forest. The Downy Birch is the only native tree.
Or more than 25%, i read somewhere that it was in 40% forest. One of the Iceland Forest Service’s major ambitions is to have afforested 12% of the country by the year 2100. Currently, Icelanders plant approximately three million seeds a year, though the Forest Service is looking for this to improve with further, all-round education.
@Rusto true, idk if hes tellin the truth
Now Alaskan Trees are much needed
A forest without bugs and things that bite is like a fantasy from where I come from.
A forest without ticks - you don't know how lucky you are.
Why is this girl in the forest with city shoes, running tights, designer glasses and a bright pink morning cape? I mean she's walking on her toes to not get her shoes dirty lol. Her parents dropped the ball in her youth
Beginning was hilarious but from journalism point of view these are things you have to know before you start rolling the camera ;)
When I was a kid, we were, as part of a field trip in school, to plant trees in Heiðmörk, once a year, every year for like 5 years straight. I guess this is the result. Not bad.
The first settlers to Iceland didn't bring any trees, and there used to be birch and rowan. One of the first settlers, like many to follow was people that got exiled, usually for murder, and he dropped two wooden beam out at sea, letting Thor decide where to build the new homestead. Because of steam from hot springs nearby, he called it "smoke bay", or Reykjavik.
Very nice. This video would have been better if Hannah had been more informed and knowledgeable about the historical deforestation of Iceland (during the Viking era) and the recent attempts (since about 1950) to reforest parts of the island. The forest through which Hannah walks is not old; the trees are not that big. What do some of the "older" forests in Iceland look like? Also, there remain small areas of Icelandic Birch dating back to the Viking era, that were not cut down; what do they look like? What is the status of current reforestation efforts? I suggest these topics to you for possible future "Abandoned Iceland" videos!
Wow, I have never seen this..beautiful ! Lol...We had tree huggers in the 60s, 70s.....
Beautiful area so close to Reykjavík. Wonderful for exploring with your whole family and going for a picnik or having a barbecue grill birthday party for the young ones. Barbecue places with picnic tables are in different parts and where the small and big can be free. And in August September we pick eadable mushromms to cook, dry for kepping or for a wild mushroom soup. Fantastic.
Amazingly beautiful forests
I came for the forest. I stayed for the endearing awkwardness of the host. I definitely want to check this area out on my next visit. :)
Yes! She's hilarious! love it too.
There were indigenous trees (birch) but they do not do well now due to climate change. Nice video and walk through the woods!
They are doing very well specially because of climate change. Due to warmer climate trees (including birch) grow faster in Iceland and Greenland.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it 😊
Those symbols are Icelandic and Asatru related. Decoration of Trees is a Nordic/Germanic Tradition hence the Tannenbaum etc.
Stunning place
Thanks
That opening shot was much like an enchanted forest, very pretty. Yes there's not much 'undergrowth' I can imagine the kids loving running around and hiding from parents there! 🤪
@4:40 tho' there does seem to be many dead or dying trees, is this to do with shallow soils or lack of rain? (surely not) 🤔
Hannah Jane did good 😵 👍
The trees are very healthy there. When you have conifers growing that closely together, the lower limbs die as they get shaded out but the trees are healthy and green above.
does Iceland have moose, any kind of deer, badgers etc???
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Thank you! 🌟
I go there like two times a week just for walks
lucky man!!!
are there really almost no bugs?
Alex rivera really I don’t see it that way
Mamene Wesh yup it’s quiet and amazing
Yep, in my view you did ok but I really thought you were going to hug a tree!
The Vikings cut down all the native Icelandic Birch.
soothing voice, witty comments and great humour.
very nice
Come over to scandinavia and finland and get as many trees as you need.
ég vildi að ég fæddist á íslandi
I would rather hug you then a tree Hannah.....
Great photography, what an annoying woman, though. Just walking around the woods in silence would have been nicer.
she is hilarious
Hanna, what's with the fake accent?
Dirty pine
Strange you would do a video and say repeatedly, "i could be wrong, but". Maybe do research on your topic BEFORE you do a video about a topic? There were at least 3 species of trees there before the Vikings.