Act on natural areas in Oslo and nearby communities (Forest Act) No. 35 of 2009. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Agricultural land Land-use planning Survey/mapping Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Upon H.R.H. the King's decision. Abstract The purpose of the Act is to promote and facilitate outdoor recreation ensuring Marka's borders and preserve a natural and cultural heritage, as well as sustainability thereof. The geographical area Marka is composed by the following areas: Kjekstad Marka, Vard Åsmarka, Vestmarka Krokskogen, Bærumsmarka, North Marka, Lillomarka, Romeriksåsene, Gjellerås Marka, Østmarka and Sørmarka. Marka is an agricultural, natural and recreational area (LNF area) pursuing Act relative to planning and construction. In areas that are protected by the Environment Act for conservation purposes, the conservation or protection areas for drinking water shall be subject to restrictions following specific safety and planning decisions. Dispensations can only be granted if there is a legislative intent to the exemption of assessment of natural environment and may not apply to the requirement of development plans set by the Act relative to planning and construction and other rules. Municipality authorities supervise the provisions laid down in this Act and decides on the conditions present with minimal impact on the environment. Further provisions of the Act relative to planning and construction shall be implemented together with this Act. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation No. 1176 on the Protection of Spinner outdoor urban area, Oslo. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Land-use planning, Cultural heritage, Public land, Urban land, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1173 on protection of Skjennungsåsen outdoor area, Oslo. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Urban land, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1175 on the Protection of Hauktjern outdoor urban area, Oslo. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Urban land, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1174 on protection of Godbekken outdoor area, Oslo. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Urban land, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Delegation No. 1189 of authority to the City of Oslo for 4 outdoor areas. Legislation | Norway | 2014 Keyword: Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Urban land Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1032 on Oslo's forests. Legislation | Norway | 2015 (2019) Keyword: Recreational forest, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act amending Wildlife Act and Nature Conservation Act etc. (No. 9 of 2014). Legislation | Norway | 2014 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX