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