Grants for Saimaa Ringed Seal Protection
The Foundation
grants financing for projects that aim especially at safeguarding
and improving the living conditions of the Saimaa Ringed Seal. These
include communication and raising of public awareness of the need
to protect the Saimaa Ringed Seal, scientific studies on the seal,
acquisition of land and water areas for protection of the seal,
and supervision of nature reserves. The decisions on the grants
are made by the Board of the Foundation.
The Nestori Foundation finances Saimaa Ringed Seal protection and
research projects carried out only by Finnish or other organisations
or persons working in Finland. Annually, some 10,000 euro is granted
for projects enhancing Saimaa Ringed Seal protection.
The Nestori Foundation encourages the protection of the Saimaa Ringed
Seal in many ways. The Foundation backs voluntary workers in seal
stock inventories, grants funds for research, supports nature conservation
organisations doing Saimaa Ringed Seal protection work, gives financial
means for organising nature outings and exhibitions and gives prizes
for school nature projects.
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