Norway's Reinforced Border Fence Halts Expensive Reindeer Crossings

Norway is rebuilding a dilapidated reindeer fence along its border with Russia to prevent reindeer from crossing into Russia in search of better grazing land. The reindeer crossings have resulted in costly compensation claims from Russia. The construction of the fence, which spans 150 kilometers, is expected to be completed by October 1st. The reindeer are herded by the Indigenous Sami people, who have lived in Lapland for thousands of years.