The Seiland/Sievju National Park Board is the management authority for the national park. The board consists of five elected representatives appointed by the Norwegian Environment Agency, based on nominations from Hammerfest municipality, Alta municipality, Finnmark County Council and the Sámi Parliament.
Befaring med Seiland nasjonalparkstyre. Foto: Ingunn Ims Vistnes
Søppelaksjon i Bårdfjorden. Foto: Ingunn Ims Vistnes
The National Park Board is responsible for managing the national park in a holistic way, ensuring that the area’s natural and cultural values are protected while still allowing for traditional reindeer herding and low‑impact outdoor recreation. The board is responsible for preparing overarching management plans and maintaining regular dialogue with the people who use the area.
The board holds authority under the protection regulations and the Nature Diversity Act, and it is the National Park Board that you must apply to if you seek exemptions for motorized traffic, drone use, construction, or any other permit‑requiring activity within the park.
The national park manager serves as the board’s daily executive and secretariat and is based in Alta.
Please visit www.nasjonalparkstyre.no/Seiland for more information on the work of the National Park Board (Norwegian only).
The Norwegian Nature Inspectorate
The Alta office of the Norwegian Nature Inspectorate (SNO) is responsible for the Nature Inspectorate in Seiland National Park. SNO monitors that the users of the national park follow laws and regulations, and also carries out some of the management tasks in the park on behalf of the National Park Board.
Oppsett av turpostkasse. Foto: Ingunn Ims Vistnes