The Murmansk Nature Reserve 'Pasvik' will assess the damage caused…
The Murmansk Nature Reserve 'Pasvik' will assess the damage caused by Norwegian reindeer grazing on its territory after crossing the border and feeding in Russia.
Consensus
- Norwegian reindeer have crossed into the Pasevik Nature Reserve in Murmansk Oblast.
- The reindeer are causing damage to vegetation within the reserve.
- The director of the Pasevik Nature Reserve, Natalya Polikarpova, is involved in assessing the damage.
- A method for calculating damages exists and will be applied to periods when reindeer were on Russian territory.
- Reindeer movement across the border is a recurring issue due to natural migration patterns and food scarcity.
- The reserve's status as a federal protected area prohibits animal husbandry, including reindeer herding.
- Negotiations are ongoing regarding compensation for damage caused by the reindeer.
Points of divergence
- In 2023, the estimated damage was between 300 and 400 million rubles (equivalent to several million Norwegian kroner), and a voluntary compensation agreement has been reached with Norway. — vesti
- The damage claim for 2024 amounted to 47 million Norwegian kroner, and negotiations are ongoing with Norway requesting a reduction in the sum. — fontanka
- Norwegian authorities have agreed to voluntary compensation but face challenges due to sanctions preventing payments via foreign accounts. — vesti
- The number of reindeer that crossed in 2024 was around 30, which Polikarpova considers not significant compared to the nearly 400 that crossed about ten years ago. — fontanka
- One Norwegian owner, Egil Kaljainen, believes Norway should fix gaps in the border fence to reduce crossings. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Murmansk Nature Reserve Assesses Damage from Norwegian Reindeer — Вести
- Reindeer from Norway have once again breached the territory of the Murmansk Nature Reserve. There, they intend to calculate the damage — Фонтанка
- Paskvik Nature Reserve to Assess Damage from Norwegian Reindeer Grazing — Вечерняя Москва