The Gardermoen airport and the Moose
The Gardermoen airport and the ensuing extension of the infrastructure and the built-up area disturb the moose migrating into the area from the north to search for food in the winter. |
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| Gardermoen airport and the Moose |
| Community interest in extending the infrastructure are in conflict with the wish to preserve and protect the natural moose population. |
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| The Conflict with the Moose |
| In winter one of the densest populations of moose in Norway is found in the thick-wooded ravine areas in upper Romerike. Large accumulations of snow in the summer areas to the west and north force the moose to migrate down in winter to browse for food in lower-lying areas. |
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| Browsing grounds and migration routes |
| The largest continuous areas of coniferous forest in the Romerikessletten are situated east of the E6 and between Gardemoen and Hurdalssøen. West of Gardemoen wooded ravine areas are found. |
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| Moose and Traffic |
| Moose killed in road accidents amount to 30% of the number of moose killed by hunting in the Romerike area. |
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