Reg.Nr. HA-2004/NO/06

The Heathland Centre (Lyngheisenteret), Seim

Creation of a Centre for the management of a 1,7 km square heathland coastal cultural landscape.The landscape has been restored and opened to the public. The aim of the project was to maintain an authentic coastal heathland with all its elements: traditional breeds of farm ...
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Project details

Title:The Heathland Centre (Lyngheisenteret), Seim
Entr. year: 2004
Result:Grand Prix
Country: Norway
Town: Seim
Category type: cultural landscape
Building type/ Project type: Cultural/Natural landscape
Actual use:Visitor and information centre
GPS:60°41'14.2"N 5°7'43.8"E
Web, Links:

www.muho.no/en/the-heathland-centre-at-lygra/

Description:
Creation of a Centre for the management of a 1,7 km square heathland coastal cultural landscape.The landscape has been restored and opened to the public. The aim of the project was to maintain an authentic coastal heathland with all its elements: traditional breeds of farm animals and farming techniques, traditional stone and wood buildings and archaeological sites. The Centre provides facilities for research and education.The heathland area is managed as a living cultural landscape and integrated with the running of five local farms.