One lookup, not one portal per source
Artsdatabanken is one of 37 vendors. The data sits on the property alongside registers, plans and risk from the others.
Data source · Nature and risk
The species database, already linked to every property.
Artsdatabanken is Norway's national knowledge bank for biodiversity, and the underlying source of all species observations and red list assessments shown in Placepoint. Artsdatabanken collects and quality-assures data on Norwegian species and nature types, runs the Norwegian Red List and the Alien Species List, and publishes Norwegian nature in the NiN (Natur i Norge) nature type system.
- datasets from Artsdatabanken
- 5
- Source: docs.placepoint.no/data/leverandorer/artsdatabanken, synced 16 October 2026
- map layer categories in Fusion
- 18
- Source: docs.placepoint.no/data/leverandorer/artsdatabanken
- setup. No keys, no import.
- 0 min
- Source: Placepoint
What Artsdatabanken gives you
The data, and what it decides
For a property developer, species data is decisive at the zoning stage: red-listed or sensitive species can trigger consideration zones and requirements for mitigation measures under the Nature Diversity Act (naturmangfoldloven). For a broker or valuer, the same dataset gives an early indication of whether a plot has biological value that could limit building rights. Artsdatabanken is an independent agency under Klima- og miljødepartementet and is based in Trondheim.
A knowledge bank for biodiversity. Up-to-date, easily accessible knowledge about nature types and species.
This text is based on the source documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
From source to map
From Artsdatabanken to your map, with no setup at all
The species database
Registers, maps and services as the vendor publishes them.
Collection
We collect from the source, not from a copy of a copy, as often as the source is updated.
Normalisation
Linked to cadastre number and Organization Number, quality-assured, with source and date on every field.
Your workspace
Map, property panel, reports, Placepoint API and MCP.
Why Artsdatabanken in Placepoint
The register is free. The time it takes to use it is not.
Linked to the right property
We link the data to the cadastre number before you open the map. No keys, no import.
Updated when the source is
Update frequency follows the source, and every field shows a date.
Traceable back to the source
Every dataset is labelled with Artsdatabanken as vendor, so you can document the underlying data in a report.
The datasets
5 datasets from Artsdatabanken
- The species database is the underlying data owner behind several Placepoint datasets. The data reaches us through Kartverket and Miljødirektoratet:
- Species of national management interest (provided by Miljødirektoratet)
- The species database: species observations and Red List categories (provided by Kartverket)
- NiN mapping units (provided by Miljødirektoratet)
- Sensitive Species Data (provided by Miljødirektoratet)
Each dataset follows its source's update schedule, shown for that dataset. The category is the map layer group the dataset sits under in Fusion.
How to get started
Four steps
Book a demo or create an account
We show you the data on properties you know.
Look up an address
Use an address, cadastre number or the map. The panel shows what is registered on the property.
Turn on the map layers you need
The layers from this source are in the layer picker, sorted by category.
Get the data via API or MCP
The Placepoint API and the MCP server give you the same data programmatically.
How up to date is the data from the species database?
The table above shows how often each dataset is updated, which follows the source. Every field in Placepoint shows its source and date.
Can we use data from the species database in our own systems?
Yes. The Placepoint API exposes the same datasets programmatically, and the MCP server makes them available to AI agents. You can export extracts and reports from the platform.
Does it cost extra?
The datasets are part of your Placepoint subscription. Where the source charges a fee for individual documents, such as registered documents from Kartverket, the price follows the source's fee.
Are we missing a source you use?
Tell us at support@placepoint.no. We add sources all the time, often because a customer asked for one we did not have.
More about the source
The species database, from the source itself
- NiN (Natur i Norge, Nature in Norway)
- artsdatabanken.no
- artsdatabanken.no
- artsdatabanken.no
- The species database: home page
- artsdatabanken.no
What customers say
What they do with Placepoint
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Petter CedellGroup Director of Property Investments, Selvaag Bolig“We see a clear efficiency gain with Placepoint, as much of the information we need on ownership, ownership structures, zoning purposes and encumbrances is gathered in one place. Several of us in the organisation use the tool daily and get a lot out of it.”
Kristian AkslandPartner, CMS Kluge“We use Placepoint daily for credit work. Among other things, we can identify ownership concentration in business parks.”
Lars Kristian TveterSenior Relationship Manager, Danske Bank“We have 25 salespeople using Placepoint every day to generate leads and find tenants.”
Henning BjørnsgårdHead of Sales and Development, EIR“We make active use of Placepoint in our nature-risk mapping. The data is an important part of what we base our decisions on.”
Anne Cecilie OterkjærHead of Nature and Environment, OBOS“Placepoint is simply our most important tool. It gives us instant access to site data, zoning and market insight that used to take days to dig up. When we assess new projects, Placepoint is the first thing we open.”
Thomas BøCOO and partner, Bonum“Placepoint provides property data that is an important input to our work. The quality and breadth of the data make a real difference day to day.”
Marius DuffautHead of Property, Product Norway, If“I use Placepoint almost daily and I'm very happy with it.”
Svein Kristian PettersenBalsfjord kommune“This program is worth its weight in gold.”
Roger HenriksenHousing consultant, Bokvalitet“Placepoint gives us a better basis for decisions early in the process, and makes it easier to identify opportunities and make the right choices.”
Stian OlafsenHead of Projects and Development, Nordbohus“Without Placepoint, we would have to go back to manual address lists. That would be a significant step backwards for our operations.”
Camilla FredriksenHead of Diplom-Is-bilen Norge, Diplom-Is“Intuitive, clear, quick response.”
Tom Espen EideHead of Commercial Property, Skanska“The best thing is the amount of information in one place, and the 3D view of the site with its surroundings and outlook.”
Geir ØstevikArchitect and project developer, Mesterhus“You can get an overview of the market. It feels like you're there in person.”
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