Last Yoik in Saami Forests? (2006)
The conflict between forestry and nature conservation in Finland has been constant during last 20 years. The traditional, freely grazing reindeer herding, dependent of the old forest growth , has been losing its resources but complaint and protests haven't been able to stop this process. In 2005 Saami reindeer herders made an alliance with Greenpeace and established a Forest Rescue Station in the wilderness of Inari. The international pressure from Greenpeace made Finnish forest company Stora Enso stop buying the wood from conflict areas. Kalevi Paadar, a Saami reindeer herder, lodged a complaint to the UN Human Rights Commission.
Director: Hannu Hyvönen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: May 15, 2006
Cast
- Timo Helle
- Keijo Pirttijärvi - Reindeer herder
- Jarmo Pyykkö - Greenpeace
- Niillas Aslaksen Somby - Activist
- Marjaana Luttinen - Stora/Enso
- Oula Näkkäläjärvi - Lawyer
- Jan Saijets - Scientist
Music: Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, Ulla Pirttijärvi
Editing: Ossi Kakko
Production: United Nations
Country: Finland
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Hannu Hyvönen
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Last Yoik in Saami Forests? about?
- The conflict between forestry and nature conservation in Finland has been constant during last 20 years. The traditional, freely grazing reindeer herding, dependent of the old forest growth , has been losing its resources but complaint and protests haven't been able to stop this process. In 2005 Saami reindeer herders made an alliance with Greenpeace and established a Forest Rescue Station in the wilderness of Inari. The international pressure from Greenpeace made Finnish forest company Stora Enso stop buying the wood from conflict areas. Kalevi Paadar, a Saami reindeer herder, lodged a complaint to the UN Human Rights Commission.
- Who directed Last Yoik in Saami Forests??
- Last Yoik in Saami Forests? was directed by Hannu Hyvönen.
- Who stars in Last Yoik in Saami Forests??
- Last Yoik in Saami Forests? stars Timo Helle, Keijo Pirttijärvi, Jarmo Pyykkö, Niillas Aslaksen Somby, Marjaana Luttinen, Oula Näkkäläjärvi.
- How long is Last Yoik in Saami Forests??
- Last Yoik in Saami Forests? has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Last Yoik in Saami Forests??
- Last Yoik in Saami Forests? is a Documentary film.
- Where was Last Yoik in Saami Forests? produced?
- Last Yoik in Saami Forests? was produced in Finland.