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The wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) of Finland: Conservation and recovery of historic range (WildForestReindeerLIFE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2023,

Background The Finnish forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) is a subspecies of the large and widespread reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) population. The (sub)speciation took place during the last ice age, and since then, there have been major changes in the Finnish forest reindeer’s range. Once commonplace in Fennoscandia and North-western Russia, b ...
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ACTIVE measures on WETLANDS for decreasing nutrient load in the Baltic Sea (ACTIVE WETLANDS)

Start date: Oct 31, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2012,

Agriculture is the largest anthropogenic source of nutrients (N and P) enhancing eutrophication of the Baltic Sea. The reduction of agricultural nutrient load depends on the reduction of emissions from animal and crop production as well as on the enhancement of nutrient retention in the watershed. Available evidence suggests that improving retention processes have a greater potential for reducing ...
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Environmental and Safety Management Cooperation on Shoreline Oil Spill Response (EnSaCo Oil Spill )

Start date: Sep 30, 2009, End date: Apr 30, 2012,

Oil transportation and other traffic in the Central Baltic Sea are growing steadily, increasing the risk of pollution from ships. The project aims to reduce negative environmental and socio-economic impacts of an oil spill accident through rapid and efficient shoreline oil spill response. Authorities responsible for shoreline (including archipelago) oil spill response recognize that their readines ...
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Capacity raising for oil combating at Gulf of Finland - II (Oil combating)

Start date: Dec 31, 2006, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The aim of the project is to continue succesful cooperation between ELF and WWF to improve oil combating preparedness on the coasts of Gulf of Finland. The funding for year 2007 would secure the continuation of joint activities in long term. Voluntary oil combating brigades are trained and equipped in both countries in cooperation with rescue and environmental authorities. Especially this project ...
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ShipNODeff - (Deposition and effects of shipborne atmospheric nitrogen emissions (ShipNODeff)

Start date: Aug 31, 2006, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The project aims at development and implementation of an operational emission estimation algorithm. The algorithm consists of the following: 1) an operational air quality model to estimate the dispersion and deposition of the ship emissions; 2) an air quality and deposition measurement and model validation system, which will in the next phase be extended to a small measurement network that can iso ...
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Studying in the Countryside - national network of environmental education in Finland and in Estonia (School goes to the Farm)

Start date: Mar 31, 2006, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

The common task of Finland and Estonia is to promote environmental awareness by developing the school students' personal contacts with the countryside heritage, cultural enviroment and nature. This task will be achieved with the experience-based learning that complements the school curriculum. The project tasks and activities help to achieve the goals of the UN decade of education for sustainable ...
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Baltic Sea management - Nature conservation and sustainable development in the marine ecosystem through marine spatial planning (BALANCE)

Start date: Jun 19, 2005, End date: Dec 18, 2007,

BALANCE – or in full “Baltic Sea Management–Nature Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Ecosystem through Spatial Planning” – is an INTERREG III B co-funded project aimed towards development of informed marine management tools for the Baltic Sea based on spatial planning and cross-sectoral and transnational co-operation.BALANCE is organised into 5 work packages (WPs) which will identify ...
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Capacity raising for oil combating at Gulf of Finland - I

Start date: Jul 31, 2005, End date: Mar 30, 2007,

In order to increase readiness to combat oil pollution at shores of the Gulf of Finland there is demand for trained people, necessary equipment to deal with the matter and improvement of existing systems. Wider public awareness about the situation and dangers for Baltic Sea environment should be achieved to insure that protective measures are also more widely accepted and understood. In Estonia an ...
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Restoration and management of meadows in Finland, Sweden and Estonia (Meadow restoration (WWF-Fin))

Start date: Apr 1, 2001, End date: Mar 31, 2004,

Background Traditional semi-natural biotopes are particularly species-rich natural habitat types and are important features of the landscape. They are the result of traditional land use procedures such as mowing, grazing and leaf fodder collection, so that the upkeep of such biotopes requires constant work. Over the years the traditional land use prac ...
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Conservation of Anser erythropus on the European migration route

Start date: Nov 1, 2002, End date: Sep 30, 2003,

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Sustainable Model for Arctic Regional Tourism (SMART)

Start date: Dec 30, 2005,

The Sustainable Model for Arctic Regional Tourism will assist the arctic tourism sector (mainly local small to medium-sized tourism businesses and other local stakeholders) to develop positive economic, social and environmental benefits from tourism based on the unique cultural and natural environment of the North. The projects goal is to create resources, tools, and incentives that can be used di ...
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