Hofstad

I did some recharch about Svalbard to day. I read it in folders and books.
This is some interesting facts:


FOSSILS


In Svalbard you may come across fossils that are up to sevral hundred millions years old.
You are not allowed to collect fossils in some of the protected areas.  


FLORA









Svalbard's plants are protected and cannot be picked. You are however allowed to collect
mushrooms and seaweed for your own personal use exept in some protected areas.
There are about 170 plant species in Svalbard and the Svalbard poppy (photo) is rather
common and widespreard the archipelago.



PROTECTED AREAS














About 65 percent of Svalbard's area is protected as a national parks, nature reserves bird reverses
and one protekted geotope. In most of these areas visitores are allowed to travel by foot, on skis
and by boat. Some restrictions on access apply.





POLAR BEARS

You must not lure, pursue or otherwise seek out a polar bear in such a way as to disturb them or expose
either bears or people to danger.


Bror.