Reindeer Protection Specialist? Norwegian Government Creates Unique Job Positions
The Norwegian government is strengthening efforts to protect wild reindeer. Ten new permanent positions will be created in the regions. This is a response to the need for better protection of sensitive natural areas.
The positions are intended to strengthen the protection of wild reindeer.
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The new positions aim to improve the status of wild reindeer populations and the management of areas with high tourist traffic. The decision was announced by the Norwegian Environment Agency. In Europe, the last populations of this species live exclusively in Norway.
Support for Implementation of Action Plans
Four out of the ten positions will go to regional offices. The positions will be established in the districts of Trøndelag, Innlandet, Agder, as well as Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo, and Akershus. Employees will be responsible for implementing action plans in line with the quality standard for wild reindeer. These are areas covered by restoration programs.
The new employees will carry out approved plans for the Knutshø, Snøhetta, and Rondane areas. They will also work on additional documents for Hardangervidda, Setesdal, and the Ryfylke highlands. In autumn 2025, the first three action plans were approved. Ultimately, all 24 wild reindeer areas are to receive separate plans.
The new employees will carry out approved plans for the Knutshø, Snøhetta, and Rondane areas. They will also work on additional documents for Hardangervidda, Setesdal, and the Ryfylke highlands. In autumn 2025, the first three action plans were approved. Ultimately, all 24 wild reindeer areas are to receive separate plans.
Authorities emphasize the country's special responsibility for the species.Photo by Arno van den Tillaart (originally posted to Flickr as Magerøya, Norge) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
Information for Tourists and the Tourism Industry
Six positions will be linked to protected area administrations. Their task will be to provide information about the rules for moving around in reindeer habitats. The positions will be established in Hjerkinn, Skinnarbu, Stavanger, Geilo, Aurland, and in the village of Reine in the Lofoten Islands. These are some of the most frequently visited places in the country.
The new employees will inform visitors and representatives of the tourism industry. They will help prepare for visits to protected areas. They will also carry out information activities set out in the protection plans.
The aim of the government program is to stop the negative trend in reindeer areas by 2030. By 2050, all these areas are to achieve at least average environmental quality. By 2100, national reindeer areas are to achieve good quality. The activities are being carried out as part of the government program to improve the status of wild reindeer for 2023–2024.
The new employees will inform visitors and representatives of the tourism industry. They will help prepare for visits to protected areas. They will also carry out information activities set out in the protection plans.
The aim of the government program is to stop the negative trend in reindeer areas by 2030. By 2050, all these areas are to achieve at least average environmental quality. By 2100, national reindeer areas are to achieve good quality. The activities are being carried out as part of the government program to improve the status of wild reindeer for 2023–2024.
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