Regulation No. 1660 on protection of Elgsjøen natural reserve, Osen and Roan municipality, Sør-Trøndelag. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Indigenous peoples Protected area Protection forest 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 12 December 2014. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure preservatin of coniferous forest containing endangered, rare and vulnerable nature. The area of approx. 15 223 acres is relatively large, pristine and contains well-developed and diverse natural forest with humid climate and vulnerable lichen cover. The area must be preserved with its biological diversity of habitats, ecosystems, species and natural ecological processes. The objective is to maintain conservation values in the most untouched state, and possibly developing them. The purpose includes the preservation of the Sami natural resource base. 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