There is a direct relationship between biodiversity and cultural

diversity in Norway. Natural resources including fish, lumber, and other

agriculture are extremely important in Norway, and the diversity of these
aspects allows the country to attract diverse humans as well. The
biodiversity of the environment is in many different places on the spectrum,
as almost 4000 species are on the Norwegian Red list and many unfamiliar
species are threating the current landscape, but the white-tailed eagle
population has also made a recovery, exemplifying success (State of the
Environment Norway"). All of these aspects in biodiversity will affect the
cultural diversity found in Norway. People adapt to live according to their
environment, so the biodiversity will affect the diversity of humans living in a
particular area.
Norwegians are very rooted in their way of life, in terms of how to
make a living, spend their free time, and everything in between. They live in
relatively close quarters with their landscape, as they have a society more
connected to nature and agriculture than the American society. The
biodiversity present in Norway has not changed much, basically not at all,
since it first became a country. This will reflect the cultural diversity present
in the region. Residents value activities like fishing and hunting. Outdoor
leisure activities are extremely popular due to the biodiversity of plant life
Norway has to offer, creating stunning views.
Cultural diversity may also have an effect on the issues surrounding
biodiversity. With more cultures and people coming in, they may not place

the same value on their landscape that native Norwegians do. This could be
a problem, but there are laws that the government has in place to protect
their biodiversity and beloved landscape.

(State of the Environment Norway)

The countrys main religion, Christianity, does not worship any animals or
anything of this nature, so religion does not directly affect this issue. Ancient
people placed value on their resources for food and ways to survive instead.
Currently, Norways biodiversity largely contributes to the cultural
diversity that is present. People may not think of Norway as a very diverse or
accepting place, but many people would be surprised at the international

presence, especially in the city of Oslo (Council of Europe). Immigration

has also grown in the last few years, adding to the cultural diversity.

Many of these immigrants are from Poland, Sweden, and other close
European countries that probably share similar values when it comes to the
environment and protecting biodiversity (Large Diversity in Little Norway).
Maintaining the environment is an extremely important issue in
Norway, and it affects the people that live there as well. The government is
very involved in the matter, and a sectoral environmental responsibility is
implemented, ensuring that the government, businesses, and communities
keep the environment in mind with whatever they do (Management of
Biodiversity in Norway). Maintaining the biodiversity of the region is always
on the minds of Norwegians and this, in turn, affects the cultural diversity of
the region and who chooses to visit or live in Norway.

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