Peat production

DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY INSTRUMENT

Promoting training for peat producers and contractors.

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STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation has started. (The implementation of one or more planned elements of the measure is underway.)

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FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION

In 2018, the ELY Centre for South Ostrobothnia initiated a project that includes advice and guidance particularly for small production sites subject to a permit.

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RESPONSIBLE PARTIES

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE, as the first responsible party), Ministry of the Environment (YM)

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PARTNERS

Bioenergy Association of Finland, peat producers, educational institutions

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