Regulation No. 169 on the preservation of Heltveit-Bjørge nature reserve, Lindås municipality, Hordaland. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection forest Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Protected area Research Biodiversity Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Education 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 Regulation has the goal to ensure preservation of a diverse forest area having particular significance for biodiversity in the region. Parts of the area represent temperate rainforest with important deposits of rare species of low deciduous forest and old, rigid ash wood. The area is of special scientific interest and should be utilized for teaching and research. 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