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Forestry Act (No. 31 of 2009).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Lov om skogbruk (skogbrukslova).
Subject
Forestry
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
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Act entered into force on 1 January 2006.
Abstract

This Act provides for the management and conservation of forests. The purpose of the Act is to promote sustainable management of forest resources in Norway with a view to promotion of local and national economic development and to secure biological diversity, consideration for the landscape, outdoor recreation and the cultural values associated with a forest.

Full text
English/Norwegian
Website
www.nve.no; www.lovadata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 77 of 1979 relative to consolidation, etc. of land (Land Consolidation Act).

Legislation | Norway | 1979 (2011)

Keyword: Land reform, Land consolidation, Subdivision of land, Court/tribunal, Expropriation, Transfer, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 60 of 1992 relative to management and conservation of forests on state owned common land.

Legislation | Norway | 1992 (2011)

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Institution

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

Repeals

Act No. 4 of 1956 relative to a duty on timber for the financing of common measures in forestry.

Legislation | Norway | 1956 (1998)

Keyword: Special fund, Forest management/forest conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Act No. 17 of 1939 relative forests for domestic use.

Legislation | Norway | 1939 (1997)

Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Forest management/forest conservation, Land tenure, Common property, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 881 on Forestry Fund.

Legislation | Norway | 2006

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Afforestation/reforestation, Agro-forestry, Environmental planning, Financing, Internal trade, Planting material/seeds, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 246 amending Regulation on Forestry Fund.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Financing, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Temporary Regulation No. 801 on a subsidy to ensure planting of forest plants in the spring of 2020

Legislation | Norway | 2020

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Private forest, Subsidy/incentive, Hazards, Plant production

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