ympäristökorva

Ympäristökorvaus is a Finnish term that translates to environmental compensation. It refers to a subsidy or payment provided to farmers and landowners for undertaking environmentally friendly practices on their land. The primary goal of these subsidies is to encourage agricultural activities that benefit the environment, such as maintaining biodiversity, improving water quality, and mitigating climate change.

These environmental compensations are typically part of Finland's rural development programs and are co-financed by the European Union. The specific conditions and eligible measures for receiving ympäristökorvaus vary and are often updated. Common practices that qualify for compensation include organic farming, cultivation of buffer strips along waterways, managing semi-natural grasslands, and implementing measures to reduce nutrient runoff.

The aim is to support the economic viability of farming while simultaneously promoting sustainable land management. By offering financial incentives, the scheme seeks to compensate landowners for potential additional costs or reduced yields associated with adopting these environmentally sound practices. This contributes to the broader objectives of the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU and Finland's national environmental goals. The administration of these payments is typically handled by the Rural Business Administration in Finland.