Regulation No. 165 on the preservation of Mjøvann nature reserve, Skien municipality, Telemark.

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Protection forest Protection of habitats Ecosystem preservation Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Plant protection Protected area Biodiversity Protection of species Management/conservation

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 a little forest area in the Mjøvann natural reserve, Skien municipality, in Telemark. With its variety of habitats, ecosystems, species and natural ecological processes, this specific area is of particular importance for biodiversity and consists of rich and rare highly productive forest types, grown mixed forest with a high degree of natural forest character and a large proportion of dead wood. The area is also of special scientific interest as an example of a varied mixed forest of spruce, hazel, ash and maple, a particularity in the area northeast of Gjerpensdalen.

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