Act on financing of reindeer husbandry and nature-related activities (No. 45 of 2000). Country/Territory Finland Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural development Less favoured areas Subsidy/incentive Policy/planning Pastoralism Range Animal production Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract The purpose of this Act is to promote reindeer husbandry and related natural industries and make them more versatile. The Act also aims at improving the livelihood structure and operating environment in reindeer herding areas and to promote sustainable use of renewable natural resources, development of reindeer husbandry and natural nutrition, and to support the development of rural areas and communities in the reindeer herding areas. It provides rules relative to national and European Community Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implemented by Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on the structural and functional requirements for dairy cow stables that receive financial aid (No. 8 of 2012). Legislation | Finland | 2012 Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Agricultural development, Animal production, Animal welfare, Cattle Source: FAO, FAOLEX