Regulation No. 377 on larger protected areas and bird sanctuaries in Svalbard established from 1973.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Ecosystem preservation Birds Protected area Protection of habitats Protection of species Cultural heritage Research

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 May 2014.

Abstract

The Regulation sets guidelines on larger protected areas and bird sanctuaries in Svalbard, which have been established in 1973. The purpose of the document is to define the limitations of said areas preserving contiguous and undisturbed natural areas' (land and sea) habitats, ecosystems, species, landscape and cultural heritage. These areas shall also be referred to for research purposes of the Svalbard's natural and cultural heritage. Article 29 lists bird sanctuary zones. The protected areas shall not allow transport of any kind.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001).

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Land-use planning, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Biodiversity, National parks, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX