Regulation No. 163 on the conservatoin of Høgtidsåsen og Svartfjellet natural reserve, Modum kommune, Buskerud. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems 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 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 The purpose of this Regulation is to preserve a virtually untouched forest area with its biological diversity of habitats, ecosystems, species and natural ecological processes. The area is a special scientific reference area and includes lowland forest with large areas of old natural spruce forest. A large proportion of core areas and large amounts of dead wood make of this area of particular importance for biodiversity. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Law No. 100 on the management of biodiversity (Nature Diversity Act). Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2022) 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX