Logging affects the wild forest reindeer population in Karelia

Having analyzed the movements of wild reindeer in Karelia zoologists found that the animals’ preferred habitats are forests, as well as wetlands and lake shores. Clearcut areas, on the other hand, tend to be avoided due to high risk of getting killed by predators and lack of food. However, the availability of habitats suitable for this red-listed species in the republic is decreasing because of intensive forestry. To preserve the valuable habitats it is necessary to establish new protected areas or protective forest areas.

Head of Karelia acknowledged the contribution of KarRC RAS team to creating the monument of Irina Fedosova

Head of the Republic of Karelia Artur Parfenchikov pointed out the contribution made by specialists from the Karelian Research Centre RAS to the creation of the monument of an outstanding taleteller Irina Fedosova of Zaonezhje in Petrozavodsk. The Letter of Appreciation from the Republic’s leader was delivered to KarRC RAS.

KarRC RAS Director General Olga Bakhmet informed Yasnaya Polyana Forum about Karelian scientists’ Arctic studies

KarRC RAS Director General Olga Bakhmet gave a talk at the Strategizing session of the 18th Yasnaya Polyana International Environmental Forum. She presented the experience of Karelian scientists in Arctic studies. Experts perform integrated monitoring of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Much attention is given to studying the biomedical and social problems among residents of Arctic territories.