# Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute

> former Finnish research institute, from 1.1.2015 part of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

**Wikidata**: [Q11890728](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11890728)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/finnish-game-and-fisheries-research-institute

## Summary
The Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute was a Finnish research institute founded in 1971. It was officially discontinued on December 31, 2014, and became part of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) effective January 1, 2015.

## Key Facts
- Founded on January 1, 1971.
- Officially discontinued on December 31, 2014, due to amalgamation.
- Became part of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) starting January 1, 2015.
- Also known by the alias RKTL.
- Operated primarily in Finland.
- International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI): 0000000121510526.
- Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) ID: 124892536.
- Kanto ID: 000035068.

## FAQs
### Q: When did the Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute cease operations?
A: The institute officially ceased operations on December 31, 2014, through an amalgamation process.

### Q: What happened to the Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute after it closed?
A: On January 1, 2015, it became part of the newly formed Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke).

### Q: What was the primary purpose of the Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute?
A: As a research institute, its primary purpose was research, specifically related to game and fisheries in Finland.

### Q: What other organizations is the Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute associated with?
A: It is associated with its successor, the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), and the country Finland.

## Why It Matters
The Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute played a significant role in Finland's scientific understanding and management of natural resources, particularly wildlife and fisheries. Its research provided critical data and insights for sustainable resource management, policy-making, and conservation efforts. Its dissolution and integration into the larger Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) in 2015 represents a consolidation of Finnish research capabilities, streamlining efforts to address broader environmental and agricultural challenges under one entity. This transition aimed to enhance efficiency and the scope of research applied to Finland's natural resources.

## Notable For
- Focusing specifically on game and fisheries research within Finland.
- Operating for 44 years, from its founding in 1971 until its discontinuation in 2014.
- Being the direct predecessor organization to the fisheries and wildlife research components within the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke).
- Maintaining distinct identifiers like ISNI 0000000121510526 and VIAF ID 124892536.
- Having its research and organizational records transitioned to Luke following its amalgamation.

## Body
### History and Transition
- Established on January 1, 1971.
- Operated continuously until December 31, 2014.
- Discontinued officially on December 31, 2014 via amalgamation (merger).
- Absorbed into the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) effective January 1, 2015.
- This transition was formalized through Finnish legislation (2014/561).

### Identifiers and Classification
- Instance of: research institute.
- Country: Finland.
- Alias: RKTL.
- ISNI: 0000000121510526.
- VIAF ID: 124892536.
- Kanto ID: 000035068.
- Ringgold ID: 52924.
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n84203400.
- Yale LUX ID: group/a440895c-8662-4e2b-9670-133e62db1063.
- Sitelink count: 2 (Wikidata).
- Wikipedia languages: Finnish (fi), French (fr).
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/121rjwqs.

### Documentation and References
- Wikidata description: "former Finnish research institute, from 1.1.2015 part of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)".
- References for discontinuation/replacement point to archived web pages and Finnish legal documents (Finlex).
- Reference for inception cites the Finnish Wikipedia page.
- Reference for Library of Congress ID cites the Library of Congress itself.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](http://www.rktl.fi/muut_tiedotteet/maa_elintarviketalouden_tutkimuskeskus.html)
3. [Source](https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2014/20140561)
4. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions