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Act amending Wildlife Act and Nature Conservation Act etc. (No. 9 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Ranching/captive breeding Animal production Freshwater resources management Water conservation zone Potable water Protected area Protection of habitats Authorization/permit Management/conservation Game Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Inland waters Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
HRM the King will decide on entry into force of the Act.
Abstract

The Act partly amends Acts regarding Wildlife and Water Resources. Particularly it amends regulations concerning the husbandry of livestock, the delimitation of protected hunting areas and approved hunting methods, agricultural planning in forest areas, and the ensurance of potable water in wildlife areas.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 40 of 2007 on reindeer herding.

Legislation | Norway | 2007 (2011)

Keyword: Expropriation, Range, Pastoralism, Animal production, Institution, Marking/identification, Registration, Special fund, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 85 of 2005 relating to legal relations and management of land and natural resources in the county of Finnmark (Finnmark Act)

Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2008)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Indigenous peoples, Inland fisheries, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber extraction/logging, Ownership, Land tenure, Traditional rights/customary rights, Institution, Court/tribunal, Dispute settlement, Expropriation, Pastoralism, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 100 on the management of biodiversity (Nature Diversity Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Pollution control, Biological control agents, Ecological production/organic production, Ecosystem preservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Precautionary principle, Inland fisheries, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Plant variety, Intellectual property rights/patents, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Institution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Genetic resources, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Alien species, Sustainable use, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Indigenous peoples, National parks, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forestry Act (No. 31 of 2009).

Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2009)

Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Timber extraction/logging, Protection forest, Special fund, Institution, Inventory, Policy/planning, Traditional rights/customary rights, Pastoralism, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Act (No. 38 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Seasons, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 82 of 2000 on river systems and groundwater (Water Resources Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2021)

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Basic legislation, Inland waters, Groundwater, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waterworks, Well sinking/boreholes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on natural areas in Oslo and nearby communities (Forest Act) No. 35 of 2009.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural land, Land-use planning, Survey/mapping

Source: FAO, FAOLEX