The right to own reindeer according to the reindeer husbandry act includes the right to graze reindeer in the mountains and other sites, including former cultivated fields and hay meadows outside and which are not linked to inhabited areas or facilities in operation, unless they are kept in the claim and not used as pasture, unless the area is fenced to keep out reindeer. Grazing rights include the right to seasonal grazing as necessary, such as spring, summer, autumn and winter grazing and also migratory routes, calving areas and rutting areas. Outside the Sámi reindeer herding area, reindeer husbandry may not be conducted without the King’s special permission. Such permission can be granted only to a person who by written sources can prove that they are associated with the current landowners and rights holders, or can access large enough areas with good reindeer pastures. A permit may not be granted within the wild reindeer area, nor so close to the Sámi reindeer herding area that it might cause conflict. The permit can be given for a certain period and the management can be subject to certain conditions.

Reindeer husbandry in Norway is conducted primarily in the Sámi reindeer herding area, which is divided into six regional reindeer herding areas; East-Finnmark, West-Finnmark, Troms, Nordland, Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag/Hedmark. The Reindeer herding area comprises approximately 14,000 km2 or 40% of Norway’s surface area. In addition to these are four so-called semi domesticated reindeer herding districts (tamreinlag) outside the Sámi reindeer herding area and the work with reindeer in these is of non-sámi character. The right to own reindeer according to the reindeer husbandry act includes the right to graze reindeer in the mountains and other sites, including former cultivated fields and hay meadows outside and which are not linked to inhabited areas or facilities in operation, unless they are kept in the claim and not used as pasture, unless the area is fenced to keep out reindeer. Grazing rights include the right to seasonal grazing as necessary, such as spring, summer, autumn and winter grazing and also migratory routes, calving areas and rutting areas. Outside the Sámi reindeer herding area, reindeer husbandry may not be conducted without the King’s special permission. Such permission can be granted only to a person who by written sources can prove that they are associated with the current landowners and rights holders, or can access large enough areas with good reindeer pastures. A permit may not be granted within the wild reindeer area, nor so close to the Sámi reindeer herding area that it might cause conflict. The permit can be given for a certain period and the management can be subject to certain conditions.

The seasonal land use is divided into five seasons, which in turn are divided into two categories according to function and grazing intensity. Late autumn/early winter pastures are areas used by reindeer in the late autumn/early winter. Late autumn/early winter pastures are again divided into two categories: Late autumn/early winter pasture 1 – Intensively used areas which are often packed with snow, which renders them inaccessible for reindeer throughout the winter. Late autumn/early winter pasture 2 – Scattered areas used for the same period as late autumn/early winter pastures. The use of pastureland will vary from year to year within the same area. The classification system is applicable to reindeer husbandry all over the country. The annual variations in factors such as weather and pasture conditions means that the delimitation of the seasons has to be somewhat broad and approximate.

Reindeer husbandry in Norway is conducted primarily in the Sámi reindeer herding area, which is divided into six regional reindeer herding areas; East-Finnmark, West-Finnmark, Troms, Nordland, Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag/Hedmark. The Reindeer herding area comprises approximately 14,000 km2 or 40% of Norway’s surface area. In addition to these are four so-called semi domesticated reindeer herding districts (tamreinlag) outside the Sámi reindeer herding area and the work with reindeer in these is of non-sámi character. The right to own reindeer according to the reindeer husbandry act includes the right to graze reindeer in the mountains and other sites, including former cultivated fields and hay meadows outside and which are not linked to inhabited areas or facilities in operation, unless they are kept in the claim and not used as pasture, unless the area is fenced to keep out reindeer. Grazing rights include the right to seasonal grazing as necessary, such as spring, summer, autumn and winter grazing and also migratory routes, calving areas and rutting areas. Outside the Sámi reindeer herding area, reindeer husbandry may not be conducted without the King’s special permission. Such permission can be granted only to a person who by written sources can prove that they are associated with the current landowners and rights holders, or can access large enough areas with good reindeer pastures. A permit may not be granted within the wild reindeer area, nor so close to the Sámi reindeer herding area that it might cause conflict. The permit can be given for a certain period and the management can be subject to certain conditions.

Den sesongmessige arealbruken er delt inn i fem årstider, som igjen er delt inn i to kategorier etter funksjon og beiteintensitet. Vinterbeiteområde viser områder som reinen bruker på vinteren. Vinterbeiteområdene er delt inn i 2: Vinterbeite 1 - Senvinterland, intensivt brukte områder som normalt er mest sikre mot store snømengder og nedising på midt- og senvinteren. Vinterbeite 2 - Tidlig benyttede og ofte lavere beliggende vinterområder, som regel mindre intensivt brukte. Beitebruken vil variere fra år til år innen samme område. Inndelingssystemet gjelder reindrifta i hele landet. De årlige variasjonene i bl.a. vær og beiteforhold gjør at årstidsavgrensningene må bli noe vide og omtrentlige.

The seasonal land use is divided into five seasons, which in turn are divided into two categories according to function and grazing intensity. Spring pasture is areas used by reindeer in the spring. Spring grazing areas are divided into two categories: Spring pasture 1 – Calving area and early spring land. The parts of the spring area that are grazed early and where most of the doe herd remains during the calving and branding period. This includes auxiliary calving land. Spring pasture 2 – Bull reindeer pasture land and other spring land, where bull reindeer and yearlings remain during the calving period. Calves with does may also come here later in spring. The use of pasture will vary from year to year within the same area. The classification system is applicable to reindeer husbandry all over the country. The annual variations in factors such as weather and pasture conditions means that the delimitation of the seasons has to be somewhat broad and approximate.

The dataset describes longer tracks or routes in the terrain where reindeer are either driven or migrate of their own accord between the seasonal pastures. Essentially, a migration track symbolises active migration/driving of reindeer, and according to section 22 of the Reindeer Husbandry Act migration tracks for reindeer herding must not be closed. The width will vary depending on factors such as the terrain and snow conditions, and the size and gathering of the herd. Grazing pockets/overnight pastures are marked as extensions. The autumn migration is usually more widespread and takes place over a considerably longer time than the spring migration. Therefore, the autumn tracks are often wider. The maps are to be regarded as an illustration of how the reindeer husbandry industry primarily and normally uses these areas. The Act on reindeer husbandry (the Reindeer Husbandry Act) controls the rights and obligations of reindeer herders in relation to land use.

The seasonal land use is divided into five seasons, which in turn are divided into two categories according to function and grazing intensity. Winter grazing area shows areas that reindeer use in the winter. Winter grazing areas are divided into two categories: Winter pasture 1 – Late winter land, intensively used areas that are normally most secure against large volumes of snow and ice formation in midwinter and late winter. Winter pasture 2 – Winter areas that are used early and often lower, generally less intensively used. The use of pastureland will vary from year to year within the same area. The classification system is applicable to reindeer husbandry all over the country. The annual variations in factors such as weather and pasture conditions means that the delimitation of the seasons has to be somewhat broad and approximate.