Regulation No. 1536 on subsidy for measures for endangered species. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Endangered species Subsidy/incentive Management/conservation Agricultural development Data collection/reporting Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2015. Abstract The Regulation sets rules on subsidy granted to help in the priority of protecting endangered species, in adherence to articles 23-24 of the Nature Diversity Act. Landowners, private individuals, NGOs, municipalities, businesses and institutions may receive such subsidies to invest in a) management and maintenance; b) measures to improve the habitat; c) specific measures for individual species, such as the relocation, reintroduction and collection of seeds; d) land included in the operations of agricultural enterprises; e) fencing; f) mapping and monitoring. The Regulation also applies to the grant of subsidy to owners of power grids for the prevention of owl death on electricity poles. In addition, subsidy shall be granted for necessary equipment and information on these species. Applications for grants must be submitted electronically to the Norwegian Environment Agency. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 100 of 2009 relating to the Management of Biological, Geological and Landscape Diversity (Nature Diversity Act). Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2022) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Land-use planning, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater fishes, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Institution, Policy/planning, Protected area, Access right, National parks, Marine protected areas, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Genetic resources, Protection forest, Use restrictions, Endangered species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX