Rádestit – Collaboration on small game and fish in the Arjeplog Mountains
The project aims to create the Rádestit collaboration association for sustainable management of small game and fish, which strengthens local collaboration and economic development. It also promotes social sustainability by including Sámi and other local actors.
Purpose and goals
The purpose of the project is to:
The purpose of the project is to contribute to strengthening and developing Arjeplog as an attractive living environment, where the Sámi as an indigenous people and other actors in the local community are included and given common opportunities in a local collaboration solution.
The goal of the project is to:
The goal of the project is to form and establish the Rádestit collaboration association by adopting statutes and other necessary governing documents, conducting an annual meeting, and investigating the potential future operation of the association. A concept for voluntary local accreditation for organizers of sustainable hunting and fishing tourism will be developed and tested by at least three organizers. Additionally, at least one mountain fishing forum and one small game forum will be organized.
About the project
The project is about establishing the Rádestit collaboration association, a platform for local collaboration around small game and fish management, initiated by Sámi villages, tourism businesses, hunting and fishing associations, and the business company Argentis. After a two-year feasibility study, they are now seeking support to implement the project, which aims to address local issues related to reindeer husbandry, regulations, supervision, safety, and compliance.
The project strengthens Arjeplog as an attractive living environment by including Sámi and other local actors in the decision-making process, which promotes social sustainability and prevents conflicts. It contributes to people wanting to stay and increases the potential for immigration, as well as supporting the 16th global sustainability goal of peaceful and inclusive societies. Furthermore, local entrepreneurship is promoted through reduced disturbances in reindeer husbandry, better rules for the tourism industry, and sustainability labeling that strengthens the brand, which aligns with the 8th global sustainability goal of sustainable economic growth.
By establishing a new non-profit collaboration association, the project also strengthens volunteer engagement, engages new groups such as youth and newcomers, and contributes to inclusive and equitable entrepreneurship in Arjeplog. The Silver Museum will serve as a neutral platform for collaboration, and a project manager with relevant experience will be hired.
From the Project Application
”Through developed collaboration, conflicts between different actors in the local community regarding the hot issue of small game hunting and mountain fishing, which is currently in public debate, are avoided and prevented.”
About the project
Project period
2024-05-14 – 2026-03-26
Project owner
Silver Museum
Project Manager
Ingela Edholm Forsberg
ingela.forsberg@silvermuseet.se
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About financing
Granted project support
767,854 kronor
Co-financing from Leader Lapland 2030
378,196 kronor
Total financing
1,146,050 kronor
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with volunteer engagement valued at 372,400 SEK.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Agricultural Fund
LAG board's decision justification
The LAG board decided to prioritize the application as the project in collaboration will establish a unique and innovative platform for local collaboration focusing on the management of small game and fish in the Arjeplog Mountains.