Regulation No. 167 on the preservation of Åmtona nature reserve, Åmli municipality, Aust-Agder. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection forest Protection of habitats Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Plant protection Protected area Biodiversity Management/conservation Endangered species 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 document is to preserve an area of rich, varied and old deciduous forest with very old oak forest. This area consists of rich, sloping, meadow-characterized oak-lime forest, as well as a very rich mix of deciduous forest landslide soil: the area of particular importance for biodiversity in general, and rare and endangered species in particular. The area represents a special territory of old oak on rare high ground and up to 550 meters. 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