The Swedish policy of preserving nature and biodiversity in general includes the mountain regions. An important part of the area which is set aside as national parks is situated in the mountains. Together with the other Nordic countries Sweden has developed a Nordic Strategy for the Environment which stresses the need to keep the use of mountain regions within the limits imposed by nature's tolerance parameters so as to conserve biodiversity and create an opportunity for sustainable development of reindeer husbandry, tourism and outdoor pursuits.
Mountains are very important in terms of forestry, agriculture, tourism and outdoor activity.
The report includes assessments of general effects on the environment. Snowmobile traffic has been given special consideration by the Council. The Parliament has recently decided on proposals from the Government concerning sustainable development in the mountain regions including i.a. stricter rules for the use of snowmobiles. This information is based on Sweden's submission to the 5th Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, April 1997. Mountain Section of Country Profile.