How can reindeer herders
 adapt?
The described changes, beneficial or not, disturb the balance of the ecosystem and
might have unforeseen long term effects.
Reindeer herders in the study areas have been asked
how they adapt to such changes:
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 how to adapt?
"we have to feed them.." , "get shadow and cool off.." , ..
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How can reindeer herding adaptation be supported: Source
Reindeer herders and policy makers can also develop
larger scale strategies to cope with the resulting changes:
Prevent clearcuts and preserve old forests: Forests
serve as shelter from the hot sun in summer and as additional meadows in winter.
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Subside reindeer herders during bad winters:
When an ice layer on top of the snow forces herders
to feed their reindeer additionally,
the state could help out.
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