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- Protected Areas
  - Westfjords
    - Breidafjordur
    - Dynjandi in Arnarfjordur
      - About the area
      - Access and services
      - Nature
      - Culture and history
    - Flatey in Breidafjordur
    - Hornstrandir
      - Why is the area protected?
      - Useful information
      - Administration
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      - About the area
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      - Culture and history
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  - North West
    - Gudlaugs- and Alfgeirstungur
    - Hrutey in Blanda
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      - Nature and geology
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    - Alfaborg
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  - South West
  - South
    - Alftaversgigar
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    - Dverghamrar
    - Dyrholaey
      - About the island
      - Culture and history
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    - Fjallabak Nature Reserve
      - About the nature reserve
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    - Geysir Area
    - Gullfoss
      - About the area
      - Nature and geology
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    - Herdisarvik
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      - General information
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    - Kirkjugolf
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    - Skogafoss
      - About the area
      - Culture and history
      - Access and management
    - Surtsey
      - Protection
      - Research
      - Mapping and surveilance
    - Area in Thjorsardalur
      - About the area
      - Access and services
      - Outdoor activities and hiking trails
      - Nature and geology
      - Culture and history
      - Collaboration
    - Vatnajokull National Park
    - Videy in Thjorsa
    - Thingvellir National Park
    - Thjorsarver
      - About the nature reserve
      - Nature and geology
      - History and utilization
  - Mývatn and Laxá
    - About Mývatn
    - Visitor center
    - Flora and Fauna
    - Archeology and Folklore
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  - National Parks
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- Volunteers
  - Long term placement
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  - Leaders & Returners
  - Resources
    - ICV Trailwork handbook
      - Trailwork Basics
      - Appendix 1, Drainage
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    - ICV Nature Conservation Management
    - Trail Work Assessment (work in progress)
    - ICV Trail Team´s Folder
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  - General Information
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- Snæfellsjökull National Park
  - About the National Park
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  - The Glacier
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  - Flora and Fauna
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Visiting Iceland
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Travel Information
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
Protected Areas
Permits in protected areas
Drones in protected areas
Volunteers
Snæfellsjökull National Park
Wildlife
Air & Climate
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Air pollution during a volcanic eruption
EU ETS
Greenhouse gas emissions in Iceland
Ocean & Water
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WFD in Iceland
Port reception facilities
Industry
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Chemicals
Importation of Alien Species
ETS
Circular Economy
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Waste
Waste Management
The Agency
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About the EAI
Departments
Responsibilities
Values and policy
Act on the EAI
News
Contact us

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Símatími virka daga 08:30 - 15:00

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Opið virka daga frá 08:30 - 15:00

Kennitala

7010022880

© 2002-2023 Umhverfisstofnun