Salix L. species in Kareliya

The achievements in the taxonomy were put as basis for specifies Salix L. species names in Kareliya region. The taxonomic locations species within genus Salix L. are given. Noted 24 species belongs to 16 sections of 3 subgenus (Salix, Chamaetia and Vetrix) Salix L. genus. The species occurrence is presented. It is recommended to addition some species in the «Red data book of Kareliya». The present day situation in investigations of biological diversity Salix L. in the region are discussed.