Disastrous Year for Reindeer Husbandry in Sweden
It was a disastrous year for reindeer husbandry in Sweden, with very poor pasture conditions. In the Njaarke Sameby, 60% fewer calves were born than usual. Mining issues are prevalent there too, as the Sörkaitum Sameby is appealing the decision of the Bergstaten (the Swedish Mining Inspectorate) to permit a mining concession on the villages reindeer pastures.
