About
“The answer lies in nature” is more than a slogan at Dokkadeltaet Nasjonale Våtmarkssenter AS (DNV) — it is the foundation for everything we do.
DNV is a centre of excellence in nature management, established in 2008 and owned by the municipalities of Nordre Land and Søndre Land. We combine high scientific standards with practical implementation, delivering environmental services to the Norwegian Environment Agency, County Governors, county authorities, municipalities, and private stakeholders.
Our core expertise includes habitat and species mapping, ornithology, ecological management, and nature restoration. Our work ranges from surveys and scientific assessments to hands-on measures that create real ecological improvements in the field.
What sets us apart from many others in the sector is that we are also an active nature interpretation centre with a strong focus on communication and outreach. We operate the visitor centre at Odnes, including the Nature House and bird tower, as well as the mountain summer farm Gardsetra in Synnfjellet. We organise activities and nature guidance for the public, schools, and children and young people.
DNV is a non-profit limited company. We do not operate to generate financial dividends for our owners. Any surplus from consultancy work is reinvested in nature interpretation and environmental projects within the local community.
We are a small, independent professional environment with short decision-making processes, a high level of trust, and staff who are deeply committed to nature. Our goal is simple: to make nature knowledge relevant, understandable — and applied in practice.
The answer lies in nature!
Purpose of DNV AS
The company shall serve as a national competence centre engaged in education and research within the fields of environment and wetland restoration, as well as related disciplines naturally connected to this work, such as agriculture and nature management. The company shall also conduct active information and outreach activities within its areas of expertise.
The company shall be operated on a sound commercial basis. The company does not have the purpose of providing financial dividends to its shareholders.
