riistanhoitotyön

Riistanhoitotyö is a Finnish term that translates to wildlife management work. It encompasses a broad range of activities aimed at maintaining and improving the populations of wild game species and their habitats. This work is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of game populations, supporting biodiversity, and enabling traditional hunting practices.

Key aspects of riistanhoitotyö include habitat management, such as maintaining feeding areas, controlling vegetation, and creating suitable nesting or denning sites. It also involves population monitoring through surveys and data collection to understand population dynamics and health. Based on this information, measures may be implemented to control or support specific populations.

Other important components of riistanhoitotyö include disease prevention and control, research into game species biology and ecology, and the management of human-wildlife conflicts. Collaboration between various stakeholders, including hunters, landowners, researchers, and governmental agencies, is essential for effective wildlife management. The ultimate goal is to achieve a balance where wild game populations thrive, ecosystems are healthy, and human activities can coexist with wildlife.