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Regulations No. 377 relating to large nature conservation areas and bird reserves in Svalbard as established in 1973.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
National parks Protected area Protection of habitats Birds Management/conservation Cultural heritage Protection of species Community management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 May 2014.
Abstract

Svalbard consists of South Spitsbergen National Park, National Park and Northwest Spitsbergen National Park since 1973. The Regulation sets geographic boundaries of these parks with the purpose of protecting and preserving large, contiguous and substantially undisturbed natural areas on land (highly developed rock glaciers and soil frost forms) and at sea for an intact habitat and ecosystem with species (birds listed in under article 29, polar bears), natural ecological processes (whaling areas, winter hunting, geology and associated carbonate deposits, mineral exploration), landscape and cultural heritage sites (mining and tourism). The areas to be preserved may also be used for research purposes of Svalbard's natural and cultural heritage. Waste and hazardous substances damaging animal and plant life in the defined areas, introduction of new animal species are not permitted. Vessels arriving at Svalbard reserves shall not use or have on board fuel other than the quality of DMA in accordance with ISO 8217 Fuel Standard. Violation of the Regulation’s provision shall be subject to fine or imprisonment up to one year, with a maximum imposition of three years, in the case of significant environmental damages.

Full text
English/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