Norway orders cull of 71,000 reindeer, a quarter of national herd

The Norwegian government has announced a plan to slaughter 71,000 reindeer, roughly one in four of the national herd, in the coming season. The cull is likely aimed at reducing overgrazing and meeting climate commitments, though the specific rationale and timeline remain unconfirmed. This marks a significant policy intervention with potential economic and cultural impacts on Sami herding communities.