Species-rich hayfield
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It is not only old building customs that are preserved here - it is also our goal to maintain and develop our species-rich hayfield. The kind of habitat designated 'species-rich hayfield' is severely threatened according to the Norwegian Red List of Habitat Types. Hayfields are the result of a long interaction between man and nature. Today, many species-rich hayfields are disappearing due to new farming methods. This also creates problems for many insects. For a hayfield to become rich in species, it must be cultivated year after year for generations. It is our desire to develop the hayfields here, so we follow a management plan set by NIBIO, the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy. The meadow here is not sprayed and flowers are allowed to seed before the grass is harvested. All to the good for the farm, the insects and our cultural heritage. Every summer, a mowing day is arranged, where you can try your hand at cutting with a scythe, raking and making hayracks. Nore and Uvdal Open Air Museum is located in Kirkebygda in Uvdal. In 1999 this area was designated a locally and internationally valuable cultural landscape by the governor of Buskerud. The area is important biologically, ecologically and in terms of cultural history.