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1898, Kingdom of Norway, Oscar II. Bronze "Norwegian Forestry Society" Medal.

Mint Year: 1898 Denomination: Medal - Norwegian Forestry Society Condition: Minimal deposits and contact-marks, otherwise a nice AU++ Weight: 30.58gm Diameter: 23mm Material: Bronze

Obverse: A large tree surrounded by smaller trees. Legend: DET NORSKE SKOGSELKAB STIFTET 1898 ("THE NORWEGIAN FOREST COMPANY * FOUNDED IN 1898 *") Reverse: Inscription in three lines within wreath. Legend: VI VIL ET SKOGLAEDT NORGE ("WE WANT A FORESTED NORWAY")

The Norwegian Forestry Society (Norwegian: Det norske Skogselskap, often shortened to Skogselskapet) is an interest organisation in Norway.

It was established as Det norske Skogselskab in 1898,  with Axel Heiberg as its first chairman. Its purpose is to promote forestry interests. It issues the magazine Norsk Skogbruk. Chairman of the board is Johan C. Løken, and the organizational headquarters are in Oslo.