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  • Bioenergy

    03/12/2014 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Increased production and use of bioenergy is a high priority in Norway. Bioenergy is recovered from several types of biomass - among them forest-generated raw materials.

  • Forestry

    03/12/2014 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    The potential for increased value creation is large.Forestry policy must facilitate sustainable resource management, where harvesting does not exceed the regrowth rate, and take into account other essential functions of forests - as wildlife habitat

  • Preservation of cultural landscapes

    03/12/2014 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Agriculture contributes to the upkeep and preservation of cultural landscapes, a significant national asset, characterized by cultural and natural diversity.

  • Reallocation of farmland

    03/12/2014 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Sometimes it is necessary to reallocate agricultural land in order to meet other national requirements.

  • Soil conservation

    03/12/2014 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Soil conservation aims to safeguard that it is possible for the population, now and in the future, to grow their own food on their own soil.

  • Soil protection

    Overview page Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Compared to many other countries, Norway has limited areas of arable land. Safeguarding food production requires strong soil protection measures, combined with better utilization of available farmland.However, soil conservation must be balanced