The semi-domesticated nature of the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L.) makes it a distinct case
among the world's herbivores. Here, we review the literature on how reindeer shape …

The Arctic has warmed almost four times faster than the rest of the globe during the past four
decades. This has led to multiple impacts in the Arctic such as the melting of glaciers and the …

When rain falls on an existing cover of snow, followed by low temperatures, or falls as
freezing rain, it can leave a hard crust. These Arctic rain on snow (ROS) events can …

Reindeer and reindeer herders in the circumpolar North are exposed to harsh and often
hard-to-predict weather conditions. Herding communities have previously adapted to these …

The chapter discusses the practice of providing reindeer with supplementary feed in winter
as part of reindeer husbandry in Finland, Sweden and Norway. It describes how feeding is …

Arctic regions are warming significantly faster than other parts of the globe, leading to
changes in snow, ice and weather conditions, ecosystems and local cultures. These …

In Sápmi and beyond, the practice of reindeer herding is under increasing pressure from
competing for land use, large carnivores and climate change. The governing systems are …

Global environmental and societal changes threaten the cultures of indigenous peoples and
local communities (IPLC). Despite the importance of IPLC worldviews and knowledge to …

Drivers of change in the reindeer management system are rather well-known. But when
developing the governance to support the traditional livelihoods, it is crucial to understand …

Abstract Background Northern Finland, like the rest of the Arctic, has experienced increases
in mean annual temperature, the number of winter rains, the number of thaw–freeze days …