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Fence with fence climber
These fence climbers makes it a lot easier to climb over fences, and it means that the fences don't get ruined when people push them down to climb over. A win win situation for both farmer/land owner and people out walking.
What we call "allemannsretten" (right of access), is very strong in Norway. It means that anyone can use a outdoor area for recreation, like a beach even if it is privately owned. You won't be chased off by an angry forest owner for taking a walk in a privately owned forest, you can also pick berries and mushrooms. The most important thing is to be respectful and don't dump garbage.
From the official governments:
"On uncultivated land, you may go anywhere you like on foot or on skis and picnic wherever you want. You may also put up a tent for the night - or sleep under the stars - but you must keep at least 150 m away from the nearest house or cabin. If you want to stay for more than two nights in the same place, you must ask the landowner's permission, except in the mountains or very remote areas. However, in the mountains and other remote areas, you may camp without permission.
The right of access also involves responsibilities. You must show consideration and care, so that you do not cause any damage or inconvenience to the landowner or other users. You must also respect the countryside: make sure you take everything with you, including your rubbish, and never leave an unsightly camp site behind you. Open fires are not permitted in or near forested areas in the period 15 April to 15 September, and we ask you to respect this. Take care not to cause any damage if you light a fire at other times of year. In general, you may pick berries, mushrooms and flowers, but special rules apply to cloudberries in the three northernmost counties. Wherever you go, act considerately and do not damage or disturb livestock, the environment or wildlife unnecessarily.
In 1995, a survey of how much Norwegians know about the right of access to the countryside found large difference between age groups. Among older adults (40 - 64 years) 75 per cent answered that they knew something about their rights and responsibilities. In the age group 15 - 24 years, the figure was only 40 per cent."
Fence with fence climber
These fence climbers makes it a lot easier to climb over fences, and it means that the fences don't get ruined when people push them down to climb over. A win win situation for both farmer/land owner and people out walking.
What we call "allemannsretten" (right of access), is very strong in Norway. It means that anyone can use a outdoor area for recreation, like a beach even if it is privately owned. You won't be chased off by an angry forest owner for taking a walk in a privately owned forest, you can also pick berries and mushrooms. The most important thing is to be respectful and don't dump garbage.
From the official governments:
"On uncultivated land, you may go anywhere you like on foot or on skis and picnic wherever you want. You may also put up a tent for the night - or sleep under the stars - but you must keep at least 150 m away from the nearest house or cabin. If you want to stay for more than two nights in the same place, you must ask the landowner's permission, except in the mountains or very remote areas. However, in the mountains and other remote areas, you may camp without permission.
The right of access also involves responsibilities. You must show consideration and care, so that you do not cause any damage or inconvenience to the landowner or other users. You must also respect the countryside: make sure you take everything with you, including your rubbish, and never leave an unsightly camp site behind you. Open fires are not permitted in or near forested areas in the period 15 April to 15 September, and we ask you to respect this. Take care not to cause any damage if you light a fire at other times of year. In general, you may pick berries, mushrooms and flowers, but special rules apply to cloudberries in the three northernmost counties. Wherever you go, act considerately and do not damage or disturb livestock, the environment or wildlife unnecessarily.
In 1995, a survey of how much Norwegians know about the right of access to the countryside found large difference between age groups. Among older adults (40 - 64 years) 75 per cent answered that they knew something about their rights and responsibilities. In the age group 15 - 24 years, the figure was only 40 per cent."