Øivind Berg is a Norwegian teacher and author who has written numerous books for children, young people and adults about Norwegian nature and wildlife, outdoor activities, culture and history. He has been awarded the Culture Department's Special Prize for his authorship, and in 2015 won the Sørland literature prize for his book Sjøøret – a biologisk og kulturhistorisk portrett (The Sea Trout - Biology and Cultural History). In 2013 he also received Arendal District's cultural prize.