Last Yoik in Saami Forests?
movie

Released May 15, 2006
Genres:
Overview
The conflict between forestry and nature conservation in Finland has been constant during last 20 years. The traditional, freely grazing reindeer herding, dependent of the old forest growth , has been losing its resources but complaint and protests haven't been able to stop this process. In 2005 Saami reindeer herders made an alliance with Greenpeace and established a Forest Rescue Station in the wilderness of Inari. The international pressure from Greenpeace made Finnish forest company Stora Enso stop buying the wood from conflict areas. Kalevi Paadar, a Saami reindeer herder, lodged a complaint to the UN Human Rights Commission.
Runtime
0h 58m
Origin Country
Finland
Original Language
Finnish
Original Title
Last Yoik in Saami Forests?
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Finland
Spoken Languages
Production Companies
- no logo available
United Nations
Finland
