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 overlapping land use of reindeer husbandry and forestry–both important livelihoods in
the boreal forest zone in northern Finland–has led to disputes between the two land use …

Besides traditional timber production, other forest functions, such as biodiversity and
recreation, have gained increasing importance during the last few decades. Demands on …

For several decades, computerized forest decision support systems (DSS) have helped
managers and decision makers to analyze different management options and supported the …

In northern Sweden, improvements of grazing conditions are necessary for the continuation
of traditional, natural pasture-based reindeer husbandry. Ground and tree lichen constitute …

Reindeer husbandry has a long history of sharing landscapes with a multitude of other forms
of land use. By competing for space, industrial resource developments from the early 20th …

The current decline of terrestrial lichens in Swedish boreal forests is a major challenge for
reindeer husbandry, as lichens constitute essential grazing resources for reindeer during …

This paper argues that Sámi reindeer pastoralism in Sweden is highly stressed during the
critical snow cover periods due to large-scale human interventions, especially forestry, and …

Traditional forms of agroforestry are often recognized as exemplar systems that successfully
integrate food production, biodiversity conservation and high cultural values. However many …

The literature on land use conflicts has significantly increased in number in recent years,
and keeping track has become challenging. Moreover,“land use conflict” is a rather fuzzy …