Icy conditions in Sweden create problems for Sami reindeer herds – Eye on the Arctic
- So far this year, 22 reindeer husbandry areas in northern Sweden have applied to the Sami Parliament for emergency compensation, as the ice makes it difficult for their reindeer to access food, reports the news agency TT.
- Reindeer husbandry manager Lars-Ove Sjajn tells TT that what is unique about this winter is that so many areas had already applied before New Year.
- Reindeer herder and chairman of the Muonio reindeer husbandry area, Hans Holma, tells Radio Sweden about the difficulties that winter conditions with large temperature variations pose.
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