Messaurebäcken

Messaurebäcken Nature Reserve is named after the large, freely flowing stream that runs through the area. The reserve primarily consists of older, fire-pruned natural forests that grow on the northern slopes down to the stream, as well as steep knolls and ravines to the east. There are no designated trails or facilities for visitors, providing a sense of untouched nature. The stream shows few signs of human impact and flows through ancient, undisturbed forests and marshlands on its way to the Stora Lule River.

The forest in the westernmost part of the reserve has largely developed after wildfires, and traces of these can be seen in the form of fire scars. Along the northeastern boundary, there is a human-made stone ridge, likely from the timber floating era. Additionally, remnants of an old house foundation and a Sami summer grave can be found. The area has long been used as reindeer grazing land by the Sami people. The forests of Messaurebäcken are diverse and host rare species such as rose polypore, lungwort, and dwarf cup lichen, which thrive in forests that have developed naturally. Some species, like the Goliath mushroom and orange chanterelle, benefit from the fires that have occurred in the area.