The seminar is second in the line of Nordic reindeer husbandry seminars organised in the framework of NJF (Nordic Association of Agricultural Sciences). The organiser is a recently established Reindeer Husbandry Section at the NJF http://www.njf.nu/site/redirect.asp?p=3926 the goal of which is to promote research on reindeer husbandry related issues in the Nordic countries.

The main focus of the seminar is on issues related to reindeer herding and land use questions in the Nordic reindeer herding area. The aim is to discuss reindeer herding and land use activities at different levels, and to figure out frames not only for sustainable reindeer husbandry but also for sustainable co-management of land use between different interest groups in the Nordic countries. Also other topics related to reindeer ecology and welfare and cultural and social questions related to reindeer herding are handled.

You are kindly invited to submit abstracts either as oral or poster presentations.

More information about the seminar, preliminary program and submission of abstracts:
http://www.njf.nu/site/seminarRedirect.asp?intSeminarID=479&p=1004

The registration link to hotel reservations and registration fees will be opened in mid June.

Please pass this invitation to others who may be interested in attending the seminar.

Welcome!

Organisers:
• Arctic Centre, University of Lapland
• Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute (RKTL)
• Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE)
• Reindeer Herders’ Association in Finland
• Sámi Educational Centre in Finland