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Restored mine becomes world heritage
29. August 2024

Fjords and glaciers in the Svalbard archipelago in the High Arctic have been included in the list of geological landmarks of great importance for understanding Earth's history. The nature restoration of Svea mine and surrounding areas did the trick.  

New comprehensive knowledge map of land use change effects – a guide to future research
13. August 2024

Researchers have reviewed all existing literature on effects of land use change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Norway. The results are presented as a knowledge map, a valuable tool for prioritizing future knowledge needs. 

Hunting for the sound of untouched nature
7. August 2024

Which sounds are important for our experience of nature? Researchers now map the quality of soundscapes in Norway's national parks, as part of the Sounds Like Norway project. 

Antarctic-wide survey of plant life to aid conservation efforts
6. August 2024

The first continent-wide mapping study of plant life across Antarctica reveals growth in previously uncharted areas and is set to inform conservation measures across the region.

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