Regulation no. 848 on the Thingvellir National Park, its protection and management. Country/Territory Iceland Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protection of habitats Biodiversity Governance National parks Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Protected area Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force immediately. Abstract The present Regulation implements Act no. 47 on the Thingvellir National Park laying down provisions on its protection and management. Its objective is to promote the conservation of the National Park and the protection of its natural features, biota and historical remains with a view to preserving the appearance of the National Park and maintaining its original natural features. The National Park is under the management of the Thingvellir Commission, an administrative committee that reports to the Prime Minister’s Office, and whose functions and powers are described in detail. Full text English Website www.government.is References - Legislation Implements Act No. 47 on the Thingvellir National Park. Legislation | Iceland | 2004 Keyword: Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Governance, National parks, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX