This legislation aims to promote and facilitate outdoor recreation, nature experience, sports, and preservation of the natural and cultural heritage of Oslo and neighbouring municipalities. The law ensures that the border of the protected area, Marka, is preserved while maintaining a sustainable environment for other purposes.
The law promotes eco-friendly living, protects flora and fauna, and maintains the varied landscape. The purpose of this law is to enhance access to nature and outdoor activities and to ensure that cultural and natural heritage sites are safeguarded. It aims to protect the regions’ cultural sites and customary rights while balancing it with modern activities that can ensure a sustainable environment.
The legislation ensures eco-friendly use of the protected area with minimal impact on the environment. To achieve this, the law mandates the proper utilisation of resources such as timber, hunting, and fishing while maintaining their sustainability. The law also outlines how landowners with vested interests in the area can access their land, subject to specific conditions that prioritise environmental preservation.
Professionals and enthusiasts involved in the preservation and promotion of cultural and natural heritage will find the legislation critical in ensuring the policies and regulations surrounding outdoor recreational activities and eco-friendly living are adhered to. The law helps promote sustainable development without compromising the natural environment and the cultural heritage of the Oslo region.
