Statutory and Expert Services

We monitor the sustainability of natural resources from social, financial and consumption perspectives. Above all, our goal is that Finnish natural resources remain vital far into the future and that decisions concerning them are based on high-quality information.

We produce information and services

for assessing the consumption and climate impact of natural resources and preparing natural resources policies. The programme covers:

The monitoring of game, fish, forests, agriculture and invasive alien species, and the greenhouse gas inventory
The genetic resources programme for agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Breeding programmes for trees, horticultural crops and fish
Aquaculture
Reviews in the forest sector, agriculture and food industry
Profitability calculations for agriculture, horticulture and reindeer husbandry
Inspections and tests: crop protection agents, plant species, ATP certifications, feed value, and official timber measurements
Expert services and statements

In addition, the programme is responsible for Luke’s official tasks.

Official tasks

ATP agreements and certificates

Legislation on genetic resources: tasks assigned to the competent national authority

Timber measurements: monitoring mill measurements, official measurements, conversions, and guidance

Themes

Bioeconomy reviews

Genetic resources

Finnish Centre for Animal Welfare

Advisory board

Advisory boards of research programmes and the Public Authority and Expert Services programme represent Luke’s key stakeholders and customers. The advisory boards convene once or twice a year to discuss the development needs and results of their respective research programmes. Their members are primarily Finnish or people living in Finland, but foreign specialists may also be invited to join the boards.