Täkt
A täkt is a place where gravel, rock or peat is extracted, and a permit from the County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen) is required to operate it. The permit requirement means that the activity is examined before it is allowed to begin, so that consideration can be given to nature and the surroundings. It is the County Administrative Board that, at the regional level, examines applications and sets conditions for how a quarry may be operated.