Glacial Systems (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Countries spanned by Sápmi region
Countries spanned by Sápmi region
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia
Population of Sápmi region
Population of Sápmi region
Around 2 million people
How long reindeer herding practised by Sami
How long reindeer herding practised by Sami
Over 1,000 years
Traditional Sami seasonal movement pattern
Traditional Sami seasonal movement pattern
Winter forests to summer mountain pastures
% of Sami remaining solely as nomadic herders
% of Sami remaining solely as nomadic herders
10 per cent
Reindeer needed to sustain Sami family without extra income
Reindeer needed to sustain Sami family without extra income
Over 500 reindeer
Tässåsen Sámi reindeer herd size
Tässåsen Sámi reindeer herd size
5,500 animals
Years for tree pendent lichens to mature
Years for tree pendent lichens to mature
100-200 years
Climate change impact on Sápmi winters
Climate change impact on Sápmi winters
Warmer winters with less snow
Main commercial threat to traditional Sami land use
Main commercial threat to traditional Sami land use
Commercial logging/forestry