HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway today (14 June) officially opened the FOREST EUROPE Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe in Oslo, Norway. At the conference in Oslo, ministers responsible for forests, as well as high-level representatives from 46 countries and the European Union meet to take decisions aimed at preserving forests and safeguarding their environmental, societal and economic benefits for present and future generations.

The Norwegian capital Oslo
The city is situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forested hills. Its exceptional location provides great opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation in all seasons. Oslo has just over half a million inhabitants, a quite low number compared to other European capitals. But it is also one of the largest: Oslo covers an area of 450 square kilometers - most of it forest and cultivable land.