L-3. Paksupetäjäjärvi area, Hammastunturi reindeer herding co-operative

Finding: old-growth forest logging allowed; violation of FFCS criterion 36: Safeguarding of the Sámi people's traditional means of livelihood and culture.

In the spring of 2000 the FPS logged in the area without properly informing, let alone negotiating with, the reindeer herders. However, the crucial importance of the area as a winter pasture for the reindeer has been agreed upon on several occasions with the Forest and Park Service.

Source of information: The Finnish Nature League, interviews and field trips

Probable buyers of the timber: Metsäliitto, StoraEnso, Vapo Timber

 

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