Some species may be picked in limited numbers, but not be dug up or picked for sale. This applies to blue anemone, cowslip, yellow wood anemone, globeflowers, daphne and many others. Keep in mind that flowers are often most beautiful in the habitat where they grow, and that other people also want to enjoy them. In nature reserves, special regulations apply. Most bird species are protected during breeding season. There are also special regulations regarding rare butterflies and our frogs toads and reptiles, for instance the common frog and the adder. The protection of mammals and other huntable wild animals is regulated in the hunting legislation.

 

 

The right of public access doesn’t exist in written form. It’s an ancient custom by which everyone has the right to be out in the countryside. But it also involves responsibilities. It’s important to be especially considerate and careful when out in the countryside. You have the right to be on someone else’s property, and to pick flowers, berries and mushrooms, for instance, and to camp for one night. But you may not break branches, light fires if there is a risk of forest fires, or enter private plots of land. Also, there is legislation that prohibits you from walking on land that is producing crops, from operating motor vehicles in the countryside, from removing bird nests or bird eggs. A good basic rule is: ”Don’t disturb, don’t destroy”.