Miljøstatistikk 1978: Naturressurser og forurensninger - SSB

PREFACE
The Central Bureau of Statistics of Norway hereby presents a review of the most important
statistical information on natural resources and pollution in Norway. The contents of this publication
are based upon both official statistics and data from other sources.
The publication is designed primarily for those who require a broad review of the various
statistical areas involved. For some areas more detailed statistics may be obtained from the references
to the tables and figures. The Norwegian text gives some information on the technical aspects
of the statistical series, including definitions and classifications used. This text further stresses
some of the more important information contained in the tables and figures, with some additional
information designed to make easier the understanding of the statistical data. The English summary
gives a short review of the contents of each chapter.
The first edition of Environmental Statistics was published in 1976. The present edition is
independent of the first one and only minor changes in the structure and contents of the publication
have been made - mostly as a consequence of new data being available. The Central Bureau of Statistics
will appreciate comments and proposals for improvement in later editions.
Environmental Statistics 1978 has been prepared by Mr. Jan Byfuglien, Mr. Sverre K. Kolstad
and Mr. Per Erik Skrovseth (editor) in co-operation with the specialized divisions of the Bureau and
the other organizations which kindly have provided data.
Central Bureau of Statistics, Oslo, 10 June 1978
Petter Jakob Bjerve
Eivind Hoffmann