Nature and land use

National targets

Indicators

Status

Protect representative habitats
A representative selection of Norwegian habitats will be protected for future generations.

Area protected under the Nature Conservation Act, by region  



Protected areas by vegetation zone
 
 

Protect endangered and vulnerable habitats
Major disturbance such as infrastructure development will be avoided in endangered habitats, and in vulnerable habitats important ecological functions will be maintained.

Habitats that are important for biodiversity; area and losses  


Important areas for biological diversity


River deltas: development
 
 

Safeguard cultural landscapes
The cultural landscape will be managed in such a way that biological diversity, the historical and aesthetic value of the landscape, opportunities for experiencing it and its accessibility are maintained.

Status and trends for cultural landscapes  

 
 

Managing soil resources
The needs of future generations will be taken into account when managing soil resources that are suitable for cereal production