Maglehems Ora, Naturreservat

Maglehems Ora is a narrow area that will be developed into a connection between two much larger nature reserves: Drakamöllan and Verkeån subarea 1. There are no trails in the reserve, so you as a visitor will have to orient yourself on your own.

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From forest to dispersal corridor

The nature reserves Björshus Link to another website-Drakamöllan Link to another website in the north and Verkeån subarea 1 Link to another website in the south both contain dry heathlands that are home to several threatened species of plants and animals. The reserves have long been separated by forest plantations of mainly pine, which has prevented animals and plants from spreading between the areas.

Maglehem's ora has been used in different ways since time immemorial. The land has been cultivated and domestic animals have grazed here. When the reserve was established, the whole area was a production forest. This is gradually being felled and the area is being returned to natural pasture with occasional deciduous trees and shrubs. Cows and horses will keep the land open.

Wildlife, bugs and plants

The living conditions in the reserve will gradually develop so that plants, small game, reptiles and insects typical of moorland can spread. For example, heather, sheep's fescue, sand lizard, various butterflies and dung beetles can be expected to establish themselves in the reserve.

Outdoor recreation

Maglehems ora is a long narrow corridor between the nature reserves Drakamöllan Opens new window. and Björshus in the north and Verkeån subarea 1 Opens new window. in the south. The area has no trails. Remember to take your trash home.

In English

Welcome to Maglehems ora Nature Reserve

Maglehems Ora is a narrow site which will develop and connect two larger nature reserves. There are no footpaths in the reserve, so visitors need to find their own way around.

From plantation to dispersal corridor

The Nature Reserves of Björshus - Drakamöllan to the north and Verkeån to the south, are both dry heaths containing many threatened species of plants and animals. The Reserves have long been separated because of forestry plantations, primarily of pine, which has stopped animals and plants from dispersing between the sites. Maglehems Ora will act as a green corridor between the two reserves.

Exciting transformation

Maglehems Ora has long been exploited in different ways. The land has been cultivated and livestock have grazed here. When it was made into a Nature Reserve, the whole area was a forestry plantation. This will be felled in stages and the area will be allowed to return to a natural pasture with a few broadleaved trees and bushes. Cows and horses will keep the area open.

Mammals, insects and plants

Living conditions in the Nature Reserve will develop so that plants, small mammals, amphibians and insects, typical for heathlands, can disperse. It is expected that species such as heather, sheep's fescue, sand lizard, different butterflies and dung beetles will become established in the Reserve.

Regulations

Within Maglehems Ora Nature Reserve it is forbidden to:

• damage natural objects or formations,
• light a fire,
• pick, dig up or in any other way damage plants, mosses, lichens or wood-living fungi,
• intentionally break or collect and remove dead wood,
• bring dogs or any other pets not on a lead,
• organize competitions or other activities which may disturb the plant and animal life.

Without permission from the County Administrative Board it is also forbidden to:

• put up posters, signs, plaques, notices or any equivalent items,
• catch insects, spiders, snails or other invertebrates, other than with nets, by hand or other selective methods, with subsequent re-release within the Nature Reserve. This requirement does not apply to one-off specimens of each species on the basis that the record is registered in Artportalen and that the collection does not contravene any wildlife protection regulations,
• put out any foreign (for the Nature Reserve) objects (e.g. geocaches or equivalent).