05/04/2004 (Agence Europe) - On 2 April the European Commission decided to take Finland to the European Court of Justice over shortcomings in its efforts to halt a decline in the flying squirrel (Pteromys volans) population. This species is strictly protected under the EU's Habitats Directive. Environment Commissioner, Margot Wallström, explained that, "Finland is the only place in the EU where the flying squirrel is found, so it is important that Finland reviews its procedures in order to...