Regulation No. 164 on the conservatoin of Mastedalen 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 Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Protected area Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Biodiversity Endangered species Plant protection Protection of species Community management 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 document is to preserve a forest area as an ecosystem - with natural plant and animal life. The reserve is a ravine valley with highly productive and rich habitats, it has a great diversity of species and several rare and threatened vegetation types and species. The area is of particular importance for biodiversity and of special scientific reference. 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