Regulation No. 1188 on the protection of Ossian Sars natural reserve. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Protection of habitats Protection of species 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 Ossian Sars Mountain at Kongsfjorden on Svalbard is protected as a natural reserve under the name of Ossian Sars natural reserve. The purpose of this Regulation is to preserve the untouched natural area, consisting of lush vegetation and other rare plant species. 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