Research projects - reindeer

Our goal is to develop knowledge that strengthens the long-term sustainability of reindeer husbandry and provides tools that help the industry to cope with external stress from natural factors as well as other industry and human activities on the land. We perform research and education within the topic reindeer husbandry and reindeer biology. The research focuses on production conditions for reindeer husbandry and interaction with the surrounding world.

Research area contact person: Anna Skarin

REINFEED - feeding reindeer for future free-range functionality Short- and long-term effects of winter-feeding on future ability to utilize natural pastures
Holistic understanding of lichen growth In this project, we aim to assess if moose browsing has positive effects also on lichen height, which together with cover is related to total lichen biomass, and if those dynamics promote reindeer use of young forests.
ReiGN reindeer husbandry in a globalizing North Resilience, adaptations and pathways for actions
Contested landscapes: navigating competing claims and cumulative impacts in Northern Sweden (CO-LAND) The project explores approaches to manage the cumulative impacts specifically on the connectivity and quality of reindeer pastures. These pastures will serve as an “indicator” for the wider impacts on the green infrastructure of the landscape.
Brown bear predation on reindeer calves and possible preventive measures Effective interventions in order to reduce bear predation on reindeer calves.

SLU and the greenhouse gas inventory