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

Subject

Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Plant protection Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity 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

The purpose of this Regulation is to protect Ulbergsåa natural reserve – an area with typical steep, medium and medium-rich stream gorges by Gudbrandsdalen, particular for its waterfall environment and vulnerable and rare flora. The area is probably the creek gully in Gudbrandsdalen with the thickest old spruce, covering most of the gorge. The reserve is very well graded and spans at very large altitude. The Regulation’s objective is to give attention to its biodiversity values in terms of habitats, ecosystems, plant/animal species and natural ecological processes. The natural reserve runs through location / BNR .: 127/1in Sør-Fron municipality. It covers a total area of approx. 785 acres.

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