Regulation No. 233 on protection of Gardlaushøgda natural reserve, Bærum municipality, Akershus. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forest species Biodiversity 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 20 March 2015. Abstract The purpose of this Regulation is to preserve a rich wooded area of approx. 575 acres with endangered, rare and vulnerable species. The area has touches of tall-herb spruce, lime forests and deposits of scree, old coniferous and deciduous forests with multiple habitats. The aim of these regulations is to preserve the particular biodiversity habitat, ecosystem and pland/animal species characteristics. Gard Laus Høgda is a distinctive zone with many types of vegetation and tree species consisting of coniferous forest with significant deposits of pine of relatively large dimensions of rich vascular plant flora, boreal deciduous woods and rich deciduous forest. Calcareous forests, rich hazel thicket, elm-linden forests and rich swamp forests are represented in this zone. 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