Establishing the cross-border cooperation to safeguard the declining wild forest reindeer population

Establishing the cross-border cooperation to safeguard the declining wild forest reindeer population

Starting year

2013

End year

2014

Objectives of the project

The population size of Russian Karelia?s wild forest reindeer will be monitored by aerial survey. Karelia?s wild forest reindeer individuals will be collared with GPS-collars for finding out the important pasture lands and migration routes. The joint action plan will be compiled.

Participants

Responsible organization

Original organization

Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute

Persons

Miettunen Jenni

Related organizations

Natural Resources Institute Finland
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

Results

Results and impact

The updated information of the Kainuu-Karelia?s wild forest reindeer population status will be used in game management plans and actions in the both countries.

Other information

Keywords

Elinympäristöt, Elinympäristöt ja monimuotoisuus, Kannanarviointi, Lentolaskenta, Metsäpeura, Venäjä

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