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

Subject

Environment gen., Fisheries, Cultivated plants, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems

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

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Commencement date of the Law is subject to the King's decisions, whom may establish entry into force on different dates for different provisions.

Abstract

The purpose of this Law is to manage biological and geological diversity and ecological processes through a sustainable use and conservation of nature in order to preserve it as basis for human activity, culture, health and well-being as well as basis for the Sami culture. The Act applies to Norwegian land territory, including lakes and waterways, and in Norway's territorial waters. The King may decide that other provisions apply to Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Articles 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 14-16, 57-58 of Act No. 91 of 17 December 1976 shall apply with regard to continental shelf and in areas of jurisdiction.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no; www.regjeringen.no

References - Legislation

Amends

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

Implemented by

Regulation No. 518 on protection of the Dwarf Goose (Anser Erythropus).

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Protection of habitats, Seasons, Wild fauna, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 523 on protection of Red Helleborine (Cephalanthera rubra) species.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Protection of species, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Protection of habitats, Plant protection, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 524 on protection of Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa Limosa) species.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 517 on protection of the Dragon's Head (Cephalan Dracocephalum ruyschiana) species.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Protection of habitats, Plant protection, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 512 of 1983 relative to the protection of Oxytropis deflexa ssp. norvegica and Braya purpurascens - Delegation of Authority.

Legislation | Norway | 1983

Keyword: Institution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 8783 of 1981 relative to the protection of the Aster Sibericus.

Legislation | Norway | 1981

Keyword: Institution, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1008 of 1996 concerning the establishment of the State Nature Superintendancy and delegation to the Department of the Environment.

Legislation | Norway | 1996

Keyword: Institution, Management/conservation, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to delegation of authority pursuant to the Nature Conservation Act to the Department of the Environment for conservation measures (No. 572 of 1987).

Legislation | Norway | 1987

Keyword: Institution, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to transfer of administration responsibilities for nature conservation areas. Delegation of administration responsibilities to County Governors (No. 1385 of 1983).

Legislation | Norway | 1983

Keyword: Protected area, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1155 on hunting season 2014-2016 extension for moose, Harstad municipality, Troms.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1132 on extension of moose hunting season from 1 November 2014 to 31 January 2017 in Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 643 on the Environmental Decisions Register.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations on the extension of hunting season for elk in parts of Bardu, Troms for the current hunting season period (1 April 2012 to 31 March 2017).

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1226 on hunting season for elk and deer 1 September 2012 - 31 March 2017, Nord-Trøndelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1193 on extended hunting season for moose in Målslev municipality, for the current hunting season period (1 April 2012 to 31 March 2017), Troms.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 522 on protection of the Chequered Blue Butterfly (Scolitantides orion).

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Endangered species, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Insects, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 520 on protection of the Hermit Beetle (Osmoderma eremita).

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Insects, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 521 on protection of the musk orchid (Herminium monorchis).

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Protection of species, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Policy/planning, Protection of habitats, Plant protection, Wild flora, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1430 on authorized hunting for moose, deer and roe deer in Hamar Municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 134 on the management of deers.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Allocation/quota, Hunting authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1054 on extension of moose hunting season from 1 November 2013 to 31 January 2017 in Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 190 on hunting and fishing seasons, collection of eggs and feathered bird hunting seasons from 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2017.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Hunting/capture, Seasons, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 519 on Cicindela Maritima as protected species.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Insects, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1525 on protection of endangered species.

Legislation | Norway | 2001

Keyword: Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 431 on fishing seasons and periods for anadromous salmonids fishing in seas.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Seasons, Classification/declassification, Migratory species, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 825 amending Regulation No. 460 on the outsourcing of foreign species for forestry purposes.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Forest species, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 431 on fishing periods for anadromous salmonids fishing in lakes.

Legislation | Norway | 2012 (2019)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Authorization/permit, Seasons, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 512 on selected habitats pursuant to the biodiversity legislation.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 652 on animal-resistant fences.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Standards, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1105 on Protection of Pasvik plant protection - Báhčaveaji suodjemeahcci yes beahcevuovddi ráfáidahttin, Appendix 2, Sør-Varanger, Finnmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2003

Keyword: Plant protection, Plant variety, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Internal trade, Indigenous peoples, Protected area, Hunting/capture, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 543 on Regulations on Protection plan for Hovedøya - Hovedøya plant life in Oslo, Oslo.

Legislation | Norway | 2006

Keyword: Plant protection, Plant variety, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 842 on Protection plan for the coastal region of Troms municipality - , Appendix 1, Skorpa - Nøklan plant life, Kvænangen municipality, Troms.

Legislation | Norway | 2004

Keyword: Plant protection, Plant variety, Wild flora, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 158 on the conservatoin of Halvfaråsen nature reserve, Sigdal Municipality, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 160 on conservation of Grønknuten nature reserve, Modum and Ringerike municipalities, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 1993 (2014)

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Protection forest, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 161 on the conservatoin of Askerud creek nature reserve, Modum, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecological production/organic production, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 167 on the preservation of Åmtona nature reserve, Åmli municipality, Aust-Agder.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Plant protection, Protected area, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1029 on the protection of national Færder, Nøtterøy and Tjøme municipalities, Vestfold.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Coastal zone management, Biodiversity, National parks, Protected area, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 170 on preservation of Spålen-Katnosa nature reserve, Ringerike, Jevnaker and Lunner municipality, Buskerud and Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2014)

Keyword: Protection forest, Ecosystem preservation, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 168 on the preservation of Geislafoss nature reserve, Audnedal municipality, Vest-Agder.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 169 on the preservation of Heltveit-Bjørge nature reserve, Lindås municipality, Hordaland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Research, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Education, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 154 on the protection of Prestebakke Mountains nature reserve, Halden municipality, Østfold.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection forest, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 152 on the protection of the Gukilhøgda natural reserve, Trøgstad and Aurskog-Holand municipalities, Østfold and Akershus.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Cultural heritage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 157 on conservation of Veikulåsen nature reserve, Gol Municipality, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of species, Management/conservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 153 on the protection of Jerndalsfjellet nature reserve, Advise municipality, Østfold.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Timber, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection forest, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 156 on conservation of Sandungåsen nature reserve, Hurum, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection forest, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 166 on the preservation of Øyvassheia nature reserve, Åmli municipality, Aust-Agder.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Plant protection, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 165 on the preservation of Mjøvann nature reserve, Skien municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Plant protection, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 163 on the conservatoin of Høgtidsåsen og Svartfjellet natural reserve, Modum kommune, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecological production/organic production, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 164 on the conservatoin of Mastedalen natural reserve, Modum kommune, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Plant protection, Protection of species, Community management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 162 on the conservatoin of Sønstebybekken natural reserve, Modum kommune, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Ecological production/organic production, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 169 on protection of Heltveit-Bjorge nature reserve, Lindas municipality, Hordaland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Education, Research, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 155 on the protection of Sandå and Henestangen nature reserve, Valer and Advise municipalities, Østfold.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Protected area, Protection forest, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1647 on the protection of Tokkeåi nature reserve, Tokke and Vinje municipalities, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1648 on the protection of Elferdalen nature reserve, Notodden Municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Forest fires, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1661 on protection of Liaberget natural reserve, Nord-Aurdal municipality, Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Mountain area, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1663 on protection of Bjønnknuten natural reserve, Drangedal and Kragerø municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1650 on protection of Grydal natural reserve, Drangedal municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Mountain area, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1649 on the protection of Flaaten nature reserve, Notodden Municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1651 on protection of Store Snipen nature reserve, Skien municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1655 on protection of Søndre Versvik natural reserve, Porsgrunn municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Mountain area, Plant variety, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1653 on protection of Linddalsliane natural reserve, Skien municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1654 on protection of Orsjømyra natural reserve, Skien municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1620 on Protection of Urddalen natural reserve, Osen municipality, Sør-Trøndelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild flora, Protected area, Protection forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1399 on Utladalen landscape area, Luster and Årdal Municipalities, Sogn og Fjordane.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection of habitats, National parks, Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Mountain area, Tourism, Transport/storage, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1652 on protection of Persholknatten natural reserve, Skien municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1641 on the protection of Oddelia nature reserve, Nordre Land municipality, Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1646 on the protection of Svarverud River Nature Reserve, Modum municipality, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1665 on protection of Øykjeheia natural reserve, Sirdal municipality, Vest-Agder.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1669 on protection of Ånuglo, Midtøya, Seløya and Flornes natural reserves, Tysnes municipality, Hordaland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protection of species, Coastal zone management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1666 on protection of Kile natural reserve, Østre Toten municipality, Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1668 on protection of Grønnåsliane natural reserve, Kragerø municipality, Telemark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protection of species, Mountain area, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1667 on protection of Glitra natural reserve, Lier municipality, Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protection of species, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1664 on protection of Eikebakka natural reserve, Sokndal Municipality, Rogaland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Protection forest

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1660 on protection of Elgsjøen natural reserve, Osen and Roan municipality, Sør-Trøndelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Management/conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Indigenous peoples, Protected area, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1657 on protection of Vågsdalsliane natural reserve, Birkenes municipality, Aust-Agder.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Plant variety, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1659 on protection of Tveitaneset natural reserve, Tysvær municipality, Rogaland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Plant variety, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1656 on protection of Grøneliane natural reserve, Birkenes municipality, Aust-Agder.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Plant variety, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1658 on protection of Rubbelifjell natural reserve, Åmli municipality, Aust-Agder.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Management/conservation, Plant variety, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 60 on fox (Vulpes lagopus) as priority species.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Animal welfare, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 716 on alien organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Biological control agents, Freshwater pollution, Hazardous substances, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1618 on Protection of Muusdalan natural reserve, Snåsa municipality, Nord-Trøndelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1616 on Protection of Merkesfloen natural reserve, Lierne municipality, North Trondelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1619 on Protection of Feren natural reserve, Meråker municipality, North Trondelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1640 on Protection of Gudfjelløya/Tjåehkere natural reserve, Røyrvik and Lierne municipality, North Trondelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1621 on protection of Hildremsvatnet nature reserve, Bjugn, Sør-Trøndelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1625 on protection of Mardalennature reserve, Nesset municipality, Møre and Romsdal.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1622 on protection of Grytdalen nature reserve, Orkdal and Agdenes, Sør-Trøndelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1624 on protection of Hisdalen nature reserve, Sunndal municipality, Møre and Romsdal.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1628 on protection of Tegningdalen reserve, Rendalen municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1615 on Protection of Gudfjelløya/Tjåehkere natural reserve, Røyrvik and Lierne municipality, North Trondelag.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1630 on protection of Bergevika natural reserve, Ringsaker municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1629 on protection of Viengskletten natural reserve, Stor-Elvdal municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1636 on protection of Vålerberget natural reserve, Kongsvinger municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1631 on protection of Brumundsjøen–Harasjømyra natural reserve, Hamar and Ringsaker municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1632 on protection of Hakaskallen natural reserve, Elverum municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1634 on protection of Trautskogen natural reserve, Nord-Odal municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1635 on protection of Holmby natural reserve, Kongsvinger municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1633 on protection of Mørkåa natural reserve, Nord-Odal municipality, Hedmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1637 on protection of Sula natural reserve, Nord-Fron municipality, Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1638 on protection of Ulbergsåa natural reserve, Sør-Fron municipality, Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1639 on protection of Samsjøberga natural reserve, Jevnaker municipality, Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Plant protection, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1643 on Protection of Svartdalstjerna natural reserve, Østre Toten municipality, Oppland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1645 on Protection of Kolås natural reserve, Vestby municipality, Akershus.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1644 on Protection of Hatteråsen natural reserve, Eidsvollmunicipality, Akershus.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Forestry protection measures, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 235 on protection of Lillomarka natural reserve, Oslo and Nittedal municipality, Oslo and Akershus.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Biodiversity, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 233 on protection of Gardlaushøgda natural reserve, Bærum municipality, Akershus.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Biodiversity, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 232 on protection of Blåfjell natural reserve, Asker and Røyken municipalities, Akershus and Buskerud.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Biodiversity, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 234 on protection of Glitrelia natural reserve, Nittedal municipality, Akershus.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Forest species, Biodiversity, Protection forest, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 889 on import, export, possession etc. of endangered species of wild fauna and flora (the CITES Regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2018 (2023)

Keyword: High seas, Transport/storage, Trade in species, Protection of species, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Wildlife products, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 2613 on Heterodermia speciosa as a prioritized species.

Legislation | Norway | 2020 (2021)

Keyword: Protection of species, Endangered species, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 562 on Black Vanilla Orchid (Nigritella nigra) as a prioritized species.

Legislation | Norway | 2015 (2021)

Keyword: Protection of species, Endangered species, Wild flora, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 468 on compensation for losses and consequential costs when domesticated reindeer are killed or injured by predators.

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2020)

Keyword: Animal production, Liability/compensation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Grazing, Indigenous peoples, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Pollution Act (No. 6 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, EIA, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 21 of 1976 relative to implementation in Norwegian law of the Nordic Environment Protection Convention between Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden of 19 February 1974.

Legislation | Norway | 1981 (2011)

Keyword: Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Transboundary effects

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on amendment of the Nature Conservation Act and the Environment Act (No. 56 of 2012).

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Farming, Wild fauna, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Birds, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Nature Conservation Act (No. 50 of 2013).

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Access-to-information, Marine area, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Access and benefit-sharing, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on amendment of the Nature Conservation Act and the Outdoors Act (No. 51 of 2013).

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Protected area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Local government, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on amendment to the Environment Act (No. 48 of 2013).

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the salmonid and inland water fishing Act and Nature Conservation Act (No. 94 of 2012).

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Land commission, Freshwater fishes, Diadromous fish, Coastal zone management, Ecological production/organic production, Policy/planning, Biosafety, Liability/compensation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Biodiversity, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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