Green Move - Partners

Green Move - Partners

 

Norwegian University of Science and Tecnology (NTNU) is the largest university in Norway and are lead partner in this project. Several departments at NTNU are involved in the project

Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU) specialises in food, health, environmental protection, climate and sustainable use of natural resources. The the NMBU soil research group is the main contributors to the Green move project.

SINTEF ​​​​​​​is the largest independent research organisation in Scandinavia and are contributing to the project with expertize in Life Cycle Assesment.

Norwegian Public Roads Administration manages most of the national roads in Norway and are involved in several projects that include moving of agricultural soils e.g “Ny jord” (E18 in Follo).

BaneNOR is responsible for the rail infrastructure and are planning several new projects where soil moving could be an option (e.g. Ringeriksbanen).

Skanska is a large contractor working with infrastructure and other projects all over Norway. Skanska has been and expects to be involved in several projects including moving of soils connected to planned road and railway projects.

Pro Invenia is a consultant company offering detailed planning and design of projects involving moving of agricultural soil. Pro Invenia has been involved in several relevant projects recently, especially in Trøndelag.  

Melhus is a municipality close to Trondheim in Trøndelag. They have been involved in some projects including moving of agriculture soil in the past and are expecting several projects in this field in connection with the expansion of E6 through the municipality in the coming years (E6 Gyllan -Kvål Reguleringsplan & Prestteigen Gyllan).

Statsforvalteren in Trøndelag is an organisation that has a control function at regional level.

Francefoss Minerals is a producer of limestone products that have several applications both in construction industry and agricultural.

​​​​​​​Franzefoss is a producer of hard rock and sand/gravel aggregates at several quarries e.g. in the Trondheim and Oslo areas.

Jordvern Norge (soil protection alliance) is a political members organization working to protect agricultural soil. The organization is a national alliance with local branches several places in Norway.

Norges Bondelag (Norwegian farmers association) is a member organization representing farmers in negations with the government and working to protect farmers' interest in political processes and increase knowledge among farmers.


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