NEW! Italian Event of “The Wild Forests of Norrbotten” in Perugia, on 9th June 2012

We are happy to invite you to the next event of the book “The Wild Forests of Norrbotten – The northernmost wilderness area of Europe” in the enchanting surrounding of Perugia.
An event that will take you in the primeval and wild forests of Norrbotten telling your the exceptional story of the authors, two tuscans who have decided to move in one of the wildest area of Europe to change their lives and live in symbiosis with this untouched nature.

Fondazione Giordano and Festarch, the international festival of Architecture, will host us in the beautiful location of the Sala dei Notari in Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia. 

Further info:

http://www.abitare.it/festarch-2012/2012/05/14/alla-scoperta-delle-antiche-foreste-selvagge-del-norrbotten/

INFO ABOUT VARDA’S LATEST BOOK

“The Wild Forests of Norrbotten - the northernmost wilderness bound of Europe”

- The widest old-growth forests of Sweden photographed by Andrea Barghi -

With a postface by Lester R. Brown – Founder and President of The Earth Policy Institute

published in December 2011, the International Year of Forests

In the International Year of Forests 2011 this book is a celebration of the old-growth forests of the North of Sweden, Norrbotten land.

We have decided to photographically show the northernmost area of Sweden as it is considered a living symbol of European nature. More than just the most representative part of the Swedish nature, it is the largest presence of European pristine forests. It includes the widest wilderness area of Europe and Unesco heritage site, Laponia.

The goal of this book is to show the forestry treasure of this land. Through very touching images, giving a “super partes” view, it is a simple and direct homage to the nature of Sweden seen with “different” eyes, the ones of two Europeans who have chosen it as their home.

We hope to highlight to all of Europe that it is possible to preserve the greatness and beauty of forests.

Photos Andrea Barghi, Texts Rolf Löfgren, Veronica Bernacchioni, Andrea Barghi, Frédéric Forsmark, Mats Karström, Mikael Karlsson, Andrea Margaritelli, Francesco Petretti, Malin Sahlin, Lester Brown.

cm 24×32,5, pages 288, swedish/english - Not for sale international edition

In collaboration with Naturvårdsverket, Norrbottens Länsstyrelsen, Norrbottens läns landsting, Gällivare Kommun, Jokkmokk Kommun, Gruppo Margaritelli, Dalum Papir, Silvaskog.

-”Wow! Gorgeus… “

Reah Janise Kauffman, Vice President - Earth Policy Institute, Washington DC

-”The book looks great!”

Bo Lundin, Head of Unit – Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, Stockholm

-”I am very impressed. I have a lot of books about forests but nothing quite as beautifully produced as this. It is quite exceptional!  I am sure I will really enjoy reading it but meanwhile the photographs are excellent.”

Ian Edwards, Head of Exhibitions and Events - Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

-”Today I’ve received the beautiful, beautiful books. I am looking forward to show internally and externally the very nice printing and the many fantastic sceneries of Norrbotten wild forest and wild life. And tell the story.”

Steen Bernth 
Sales and Marketing Director  Dalum Papir A/S, Odense

-”The book is breathless,  absoutely fantastic…. heartfelt congratulations!”

Andrea Margaritelli – Marketing Director Group Margaritelli, Perugia

- “I have shown the book to many people. You are doing a very important mission-these forests and their inhabitants need critically initiative like yours. I just want to express my sincere appreciation for your wonderful work of very high quality.”

Anders Dahlberg

Researcher, Department of Forest Mycology and Pathology and ArtDatabanken - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala

-”Heartfelt thanks for the magnificent book!”

Doris Norrgård Almström and Lars Almström

 – Translators and initiators of the Swedish version of

Plan B 3.0, Sweden

 

 

Video of the Edinburgh Event at the Royal Botanic Garden on 28th March 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0FF55iSous

 

A new article about Varda and the book “The Wild Forests of Norrbotten” on the National  swedish newspaper NSD by the culture editor Jan Bergsten

Paper version

Web Version

http://www.nsd.se/nyheter/jokkmokk/artikel.aspx?ArticleID=6735493

 

EVENTS – PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK IN SWEDEN

2012-01-31 JOKKMOKK Winter Conference

Video 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1viXr7rbtSM&context=C3901a05ADOEgsToPDskJ1U0cYeP6u57YmA5uFBlSJ

Presentation of the book “The Wild Forests of Norrbotten”

at the Jokkmokk Winter Conference, Tuesday 31st January 2012 at 19

Sparbanksalen Aja, Ájtte, Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum – Jokkmokk

On occasion of the Jokkmokk Winter Conference, in a special way dedicated to the guests of the conference but also opened to the local people and the many tourists coming here for the annual Sami Winter Market.

Jokkmokk Winter Conference is the annual International Forum at the Arctic Circle in Sweden for Students, Researchers, Young Decision Makers and Opinion Builders from North America, Northern Europe and Russia.

It is part of the weeklong Jokkmokk Winter Market a major international event of culture, entertainment and handicraft that attracts some 40.000 visitors during a few intensive days.

The Winter Market is a Sami tradition since 1605.

In collaboration with Gällivare Kommun

For further information

www.winterconference.se

www.gellivare.se

 

Read more about the book in the new article by the swedish journalist Sara Jeswani, published on sweden.se, the official gateway to Sweden:

http://blogs.sweden.se/sustainability/2012/01/20/swedish-virgin-forests-seen-through-italian-eyes/

Know more about the book:

We are happy to announce that a new book of Varda has seen the light!

The wild ancient forests of Norrbotten have the attention they deserve and show themselves in all their beauty in this publication.
In the UN International Year of Forests this is the launch of the book hold on 5th December 2011 in the national park of Stockholm, Tyresta.
Long life to the Forests!