Trillemarka


Trillemarka is a nature reserve located in Buskerud, Norway. It was created on December 13, 2002 and is located in the hill- and mountain areas between Nore in Numedal and Solevann in Sigdal, partially in the municipalities of Sigdal, Nore og Uvdal, and Rollag. The nature reserve consists of one of the largest natural forest areas in central Østlandet and includes virgin forest and 93 red list species.
The Norwegian government decided on January 8, 2008 that is to be protected. The landowners received NOK 100 million in compensation.

Controversy

There has been a large controversy between environmentalists and the owners of the forest. As a consequence of the debate there has been suggested four different sizes for an expansion of the nature reserve:
  1. 205–210 km²
  2. 169 km²
  3. 147 km²
  4. 99 km²
Among the environmentalist organizations that have taken an interest in Trillemarka, are Natur og Ungdom, WWF, and Friends of the Earth, Norway.