Regulation No. 1663 on protection of Bjønnknuten natural reserve, Drangedal and Kragerø municipality, Telemark. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Protected area Protection forest Protection of habitats Protection of species Biodiversity 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 protect a little affected forest area of particular importance for biodiversity due to boreonemoral profile, with rich deciduous forest and dead wood. The area of approximatelly 1 996 acres of rare and endangered species of wood-inhabiting fungi linked to oak and aspen. The objective of this Regulation is to maintain conservation values in the most untouched state, and possibly developing them. 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