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This funding program provides financial support for initiatives in protected nature areas in Norway. The goal is to improve natural conditions and ensure that important species and natural habitats are preserved. Funds are allocated for measures necessary to improve or maintain conservation values, as well as for information and facilitation initiatives in protected areas. All initiatives must be prioritized according to the Norwegian Environment Agency's Strategy for the use of funds in protected areas (2026-2030) and should be anchored in an approved management plan, maintenance plan, visitor strategy, or similar plan. Examples of eligible projects include measures against invasive species, initiatives in maintenance-dependent nature, and infrastructure such as information boards and trail development. Applications are submitted by management authorities, specifically the County Governor's environmental departments or protected area boards. The County Governor coordinates and submits funding needs for protected areas managed by municipalities with delegated management authority.