Reindeer Conservation
The useful value and the economic benefit derived from reindeers have caused to the rapid decreased in the number of its wild species. The introductions of domesticated reindeers are also some of the factor for the decline of their continuous existence aside from the excessive and over hunting of wild reindeers.
Various governments including its agencies noticed the substantial need of protecting the breed of reindeers in order to maintain their existence in the natural environment. This problem was addressed way back in 1902 in Norway. Since then, many countries followed and created programs that aimed to protect and conserve the reindeers. In 1925, Spitsbergen professed its support in protecting the reindeers. In 1927 the country of Greenlands promulgates hunting laws to regulate the hunting and killing of reindeers. In some other countries though they protect reindeers they allow the local residents to hunt them. But in the country of Alaska only in reindeers Mount McKinley National Park are protected particularly in Mount McKinley National Park. The locals there are permitted to hunt reindeer for their consumption.
Most research says that hunting law is not sufficient to protect the reindeers. According to the expert, an establishment of reserves will compliment the hunting law in effectively protecting the habitat of reindeers. They also promote and educate the concern citizens that interbreeding of wild reindeer with domesticated animals must be avoided for safety reasons. The Cairngorn Reindeer Centre in Scotland continues to protect the breeds of reindeers in their nation and nowadays, as part of educating the human population about the conservation of reindeers, Cairngorn Reindeer Centre even offer tours in their center with free exhibition and a small shop to buy souvenirs.
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06.06.2006.