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Can you think of anything that is going to be taken care of for ever?

That something is protected means: that we need to preserve it for the future and that it is protected by laws and regulations. Cultural heritage sites, nature and animals can all be protected.

Did you know that

The National Trust of Norway owns Urnes Stave Church. It was built around 1130 and is known for its magnificent wood carvings. Urnes is one of the oldest and best preserved stave churches in Norway.

Stave Church quiz

WHAT IS A RED LIST?

The Norwegian Red List for Species is an overview of species that are endangered and at risk of disappearing from Norwegian nature. The list contains everything from mammals, birds and fishes to butterflies and bees.

The Red List For Buildings

The National Trust of Norway has prepared its own list of old buildings that are endangered and at risk of being torn down.

World Heritage

Urnes Stave Church is particularly valuable. It was included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1979. The buildings and places on this list are irreplaceable to the people on Earth.

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Do you know any other places that are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List?

There probably used to be about 1,000 stave churches in Norway around 1350 AD. How many Norwegian stave churches survive today?

A) 8 B) 15 C) 58 D) 28

How many stave churches does the National Trust of Norway own?

A) 10 B) 2 C) 28 D) 8

One Norwegian stave church is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Which one?

A) Urnes B) Gol C) Borgund D) Heddal

Answers: 28, 8, Urnes