Decree relative to measures to fight damage by insects of forests (No. 1513 of 1997). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forestry protection measures Public forest Pests/diseases Private forest Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The purpose of this Decree is to safeguard all categories of forest and forestland from harmful insects, and its functions in the ecosystem. It provides for the cleaning up of waste, the protection of young forests, treatment of timber, etc. The municipal authorities may require private forest owners to implement protection measures in their forests. Powers of control and supervision are assigned to municipal authorities. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act relating to forestry and the protection of forests. Legislation | Norway | 1965 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Timber extraction/logging, Public forest, Private forest, Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Pests/diseases, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX