ympäristölisiä

Ympäristölisät are financial incentives provided by the Finnish government to encourage environmentally friendly farming practices. These payments are part of the Finnish agri-environmental support system and aim to promote biodiversity, sustainable land management, and the reduction of environmental pollution. The specific measures and criteria for receiving ympäristölisät vary and are updated periodically to align with national and EU environmental goals.

Farmers can apply for ympäristölisät through the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto). The support is typically linked to specific farming actions, such as maintaining valuable natural meadows, implementing buffer zones along waterways, or adopting organic farming methods. These actions are designed to protect soil and water resources, enhance natural habitats, and reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment.

The introduction of ympäristölisät reflects a broader European Union policy to integrate environmental considerations into the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). By offering financial compensation, the scheme incentivizes farmers to undertake practices that might otherwise be economically unviable or require additional effort. This approach aims to achieve a balance between agricultural productivity and environmental protection, contributing to the sustainability of the agricultural sector and the preservation of the Finnish natural landscape.