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The Norwegian environmental organization Naturvernforbundet has demanded that local authorities remove an abandoned caravan in Velfjord municipality. The incident has highlighted the issue of unauthorized placement of travel trailers in natural areas.
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The Norwegian environmental organization Naturvernforbundet has demanded that local authorities remove an abandoned caravan in Velfjord municipality. ...
The Norwegian environmental organization Naturvernforbundet has demanded that local authorities remove an abandoned caravan in Velfjord municipality. The incident has highlighted the issue of unauthorized placement of travel trailers in natural areas.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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