Regulation No. 512 on selected habitats pursuant to the biodiversity legislation. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Biodiversity Management/conservation 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 Act is to ensure the diversity of habitats within their natural range and the species diversity and ecological processes that are characteristic of each habitat type. 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 Amended by Regulation No. 284 amending various Regulations as a result of the creation of the Environment Directorate. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Migratory species, Plant protection, National parks, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX