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Nature and cultural areas, already linked to every property.
A combined dataset of mapped natural and cultural landscape values in Norway, distributed by Miljødirektoratet. The dataset brings together several underlying mapping series:
What the dataset contains
Nature and cultural areas in Placepoint
A combined dataset of mapped natural and cultural landscape values in Norway, distributed by Miljødirektoratet. The dataset brings together several underlying mapping series:
Selected agricultural cultural landscapes: the most valuable cultural landscapes, chosen through cooperation between agricultural, nature and cultural heritage authorities. The aim is to secure long-term management through farming, care and maintenance.
Valuable cultural landscapes: areas with recorded biological values (hay meadows, coastal heathland) and cultural-historical values (old houses, stone walls, burial cairns).
DN-håndbok 13: nature type localities on land and in freshwater, classified by nature type, form and natural science value.
DN-håndbok 19: marine biodiversity, using the same system as DN-13 for sea and ocean areas.
Nature types under Miljødirektoratet's instructions: red-listed nature types and nature types with a key ecosystem function.
For a developer, this dataset is one of the most important checks at the zoning stage. Localities with high natural science value trigger consideration zones, an impact assessment and often mitigation measures. Part of Placepoint's map layers for nature. Related: NiN mapping units, Species of national management interest, Sensitive Species Data, Outdoor recreation areas, Cultural heritage - Askeladden WMS.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
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Species of national management interest
Species of national management interest is a management dataset of species that have some form of national status: threatened species (Red List), responsibility species (Norway has a particular management responsibility for them), protected species and invasive alien species.
About the datasetThe species database
Species observations and Red List assessments from Artsdatabanken, Norway's national knowledge bank for biodiversity.
About the datasetLarge carnivore management zones
Miljødirektoratet's boundaries for the management areas for bear, Eurasian lynx, wolverine and wolf.
About the datasetOutdoor recreation in protected areas
Protected areas that are also registered as outdoor recreation areas, with protection type and management authority.
About the datasetGrey areas
A national map of grey areas: land that is already in use or heavily affected by building and construction, including buildings, structures and permanent surfaces.
About the datasetOutdoor recreation areas
Areas mapped and valued using the method in Miljødirektoratet's guide M98-2013 "Kartlegging og verdsetting av friluftslivsområder" (mapping and valuing outdoor recreation areas).
About the datasetHow often are nature and cultural areas updated?
Real time. The update frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Miljødirektoratet. We collect the data, check its quality and link it to the correct property, with the source and date on every field.
How do I see nature and cultural areas on a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Nature map layer. The dataset is a separate layer there. Click on the map to see the details in the property panel.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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