Regulation No. 562 on Black Vanilla Orchid (Nigritella nigra) as a prioritized species. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2015 (2021) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of species Endangered species Wild flora Management/conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The present Regulation declares Black Vanilla Orchid (Nigritella nigra) as a prioritized species under articles 23 and 25 of the Nature Diversity Act. The Regulation lays down rules prohibiting the collection, damage and destruction of the species and management measures for the protection of the species. 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 Amends Regulation No. 1525 on protection of endangered species. Legislation | Norway | 2001 Keyword: Plant protection, Planting material/seeds, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX