Skärva, Naturreservat

Year of protection: 1995

Municipality: Karlskrona

Characteristics: Manor landscape, broadleaf forests, beaches, meadows, pastures, groves, marshes, marine environment

Area: 230 hectares, of which 160 hectares are land and 70 hectares water

Landowner: Private

Manager: Blekinge County Administrative Board

Type of protection: Nature reserve and Natura 2000

Follow the brown and white signs from the E22. If you are coming from the west, turn off at junction 61 in Nättraby. If you are coming from the east, turn off at junction 62 in Ryttarliden. The nearest bus stop is Skärva, about 300 metres north of the nature reserve.

You are welcome to visit Skärva, but please note that it is not allowed to

• dig or otherwise damage solid natural objects or surface formations
• damage stone walls and cairns
• drive a motorized vehicle other than on designated roads and parking spaces
• dig up plants or damage living or dead trees
• unreasonably disturbing wildlife
• bring an unleashed dog
• camping or pitching a caravan
• affixing a board, poster, placard, sign, inscription or similar device
• use a radio or tape recorder in a disruptive manner or otherwise make disturbing noises
• ride a horse or bicycle other than on roads.

Without permission from the county administrative board, you may not

• conduct scientific research or survey activities in forest land or natural grazing land
• pick mushrooms and collect insects.