Regulation No. 1186 on the protection of Nordenskiöld Land National Park, Svalbard. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Management/conservation Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Protection of species Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes immediate entry into force. Abstract Parts of Nordenskiöld Land in Svalbard is protected as a national park and the purpose of this Regulation is to protect this area and its habitats, ecosystems, species, natural ecological processes, landscape, and research – including large areas of continuous and abundant vegetation and moss flora, wetlands and shallow sea areas for breeding of birds; areas with abundant bird life (waders, geese, diving ducks and seabirds); and geological formation areas. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001). Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2021) Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Biodiversity, National parks, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation No. 284 amending various Regulations as a result of the creation of the Environment Directorate. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Migratory species, Plant protection, National parks, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation No. 1980 on the Van Mijenfjorden National Park in Svalbard. Legislation | Norway | 2021 (2021) Keyword: Protection of environment, Pollution control, National parks, Protected area, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of species, Wetlands, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Cultural heritage Source: FAO, FAOLEX