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Decree relative to incentives for alternative treatment of the soil.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Farming Subsidy/incentive Soil conservation/soil improvement Erosion Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Soil rehabilitation Agricultural development Plant production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entered into force on 2 July 1999.
Abstract

Purpose of the subsidy is to avoid and reduce tilling and other treatment of the soil of arable land in the autumn so as to enhance the growing of vegetation on it and subsequent reduction of effects of erosion. Section 2 lists the production methods that shall be eligible for financial aid in an amount to be established by the Department of Agriculture. Section lists criteria for granting of incentives. The land may not be ploughed before 1 March of each year. (10 sections)

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 23 of 1995 concerning land use.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2011)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Land reform, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX